Job Description

To assist the Library and Study Centres Manager in providing a welcoming and efficient enquiry and services to both staff and students using the Library and Study Centers .

To assist with the College's Teaching and Learning goals of independent research to support subject content and to inspire students to read for pleasure.

To assist students in the Library and Study Centres and ensue that the rules for using the spaces are being observed.

Main duties:1. Operational/Strategic Planning

1.1 Contribute to setting standards in the Department's annual self assessment report and action plan in line with the College's planning and quality assurance procedures.

2. Training

2.1 Provide support for college student induction and staff training on learning resources.

2.2 Provide support to staff and students in the use of a range of electronic resources and course related software packages.

2.3 Provide support to staff and students in locating resources and handling library loans.

3. Curriculum Provision and Development

3.1 Advise College staff and students on the facilities and services available on learning resources.

4. Staffing

4.1 Work collaboratively as part of a team to share good practice.

4.2 Work flexibly providing cover for absent colleagues when required.

4.3 Participate in continual professional development and coaching and mentoring to enhance and share good practice.

5. StudentsSafeguarding

5.1 Commit to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and young people by ensuring effective implementation of the safeguarding policy and Prevent Strategy.

Discipline

5.2 Take responsibility for promoting good standards of behaviour and conduct in students by implementing and reporting breaches of the Student Conduct and Discipline policy.

Learner Involvement

5.3 Contribute to the development and implementation of the Learner Involvement Strategy in order to improve the quality of provision and to respond appropriately to learner needs.

6. Quality Assurance

6.1 Contribute to the Self Assessment Report and Quality Improvement Plan within the Department.

6.2 Participate in the College's Performance Management Appraisal (PMA) system and have an annual review meeting with your line manager.

6.3 Keep a professional development file to record personal training and development.

7. Equality and Diversity

7.1 Create a purposeful, positive and supportive working environment, sensitive to equality and diversity.

8. Management Information and Administration

8.1 To maintain records of student usage of the facilities, including the administration of Supervised Study.

9. Communications

9.1 Attend College events, briefings and meetings as part of the College's meeting schedule.

9.2 Use the College's systems, policies and procedures to communicate issues as necessary.

9.3 To provide a basic enquiry service for all staff and students within the Learning Resources Centres.

10. Marketing and Liaison

10.1 Contribute to the marketing and promotion activities of the College and the Department.

11. Management of Resources

11.1 To provide a counter service for the efficient operation of the computerised library management system (Heritage) and ICT booking system (MyPC).

11.2 To undertake clerical duties to ensure the efficient operation and maintenance of the Learning Resources Centres.

11.3 To maintain the tidiness of the library shelves (including books, journals, newspapers, multimedia and equipment), storage and study areas.

11.4 To process new library stock and repair existing stock.

11.5 To provide basic support for core IT applications, such as Microsoft Office.

12. Other

12.1 Contribute to the college mission and ethos and support the aims and objectives of the College.

12.2 Follow and comply with the College's policies and procedures as outlined in the Staff Handbook and take responsibility for the duty of care in respect of the levels of Health and Safety across the College.

12.3 Undertake any other duties of an equal nature as assigned by the Principal or her designated alternate.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 24,420.00-24,575.00 per year

Work Location: In person