Applications are invited for a full-time Library Assistant position, working within the Interloans team, based in the Central Library.

You will be responsible for providing interloan, lending and other public services for the University Library. Although this position is based in the Central Library there is an expectation that you will be available to work in any of the libraries on campus.

In your application you are asked to highlight how your experience to date meets the Person Specification noted in the position description.

A minimum of two years work experience in a Library, office or customer service environment is required.

This is a great opportunity to work within a tertiary library environment.

The normal work schedule for this position is as follows:

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (1 hour lunch break) (37.5 hours per week)

Applications for this position close on Sunday 14 December 2008.

More information regarding this vacancy can be obtained from the position description or the UC Vacancies Website.

Carole

The approved minutes from the LLT meeting of 25th November 2008 are now available on the Camelot Minutes webpage.

Carole

Rather than purchasing Christmas Cards this year, an e-card has been created for Library staff to send out to their counterparts.

Carole

UC Design are distributing another e-card for staff use.

Donna

Applications are invited for the position of Information Librarian at the University of Canterbury. The successful candidate will provide public services and specialist support to students and academic staff in the Law Library. The role will also involve promoting effective use of the library and teaching the skills required for users to become information literate. Although based in the Law Library, the appointee may be required to work in other locations in the University Library from time to time.

You will have a professional library qualification, a University degree, experience working within a tertiary library, along with experience and skills in information retrieval and information technologies. In addition you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including being fully committed to working in a team and to providing a high standard of customer service to staff and students. Experience in supervising staff and coordinating workflows would also be desirable, as would experience in collection management. As this position works within a team covering legal and government information, a demonstrable track record of familiarity with and interest in the subject matter of law and public administration and their associated literatures is highly desirable.

The hours of work for this position are 37.5 hours per week, worked between 8.00am and 6.00pm Monday to Friday, as negotiated. There are also requirements for minor variations in hours around final exams, and for half-day Saturday rostering over the summer.

For more information on this vacancy please view the position description or the UC Vacancies Webpage.

This vacancy closes for applications on Thursday 11 December 2008.

Carole Rickman

Thank you to those of you that have already RSVP’d to the invitation.

For those of you that haven’t yet replied, I need to finalise the catering on Thursday, so please can you let me know by 5pm Wednesday 3rd December if you are attending this event.

Many thanks

Carole

The approved minutes from the LLT meeting of 18th November 2008 are now available on the Camelot Minutes Webpage.

Carole

Applications are invited for a full-time Library Assistant position based in the Central Library.

The position is responsible for providing lending and other public services for the University Library. Although this position is based in the Central Library there is an expectation that you will be available to work in any of the libraries on campus.

You will have previous experience with automated library systems and some knowledge of library procedures. You will demonstrate a commitment to excellent customer service and continuous improvement, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be flexible and adaptable. Don’t miss this opportunity to join our outstanding Library team.

The normal work schedule for this position is as follows:

Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (1 hour lunch break)

More information regarding this vacancy can be obtained from the position description or the UC Vacancies webpage.

This vacancy closes on Sunday 7th December 2008.

Carole

Applications are invited for a full-time Library Assistant position based in the Central Library.

The position is responsible for providing lending and other public services for the University Library. Although this position is based in the Central Library there is an expectation that you will be available to work in any of the libraries on campus.

You will have previous experience with automated library systems and some knowledge of library procedures. You will demonstrate a commitment to excellent customer service and continuous improvement, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be flexible and adaptable. Don’t miss this opportunity to join our outstanding Library team.

The normal work schedule for this position is as follows:

Academic Year
Sunday 9:45am – 5:30pm (30 minute lunch break)
Monday 1:00pm – 9:00pm (30 minute meal break)
Tuesday 1:00pm – 9:00pm (30 minute meal break)
Wednesday 8:30am – 5:15pm (1 hour lunch break)
Thursday 1:00pm – 9:00pm (30 minute meal break)

Summer Hours (November to February)
Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm (1 hour lunch break)

More information regarding this role can be obtained from the position description or from the UC Vacancies Webpage.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 7th December 2008.

Carole

Terri has written a report on the conference she attended in the UK in September.

To read this report please visit the Camelot Conference Report website.

Carole