Library Administrator

1 week ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom ClearVision Project Full time

Job Description:
Part-time Library Administrator


ClearVision runs a postal lending library of children's books adapted to include braille, so that blind and sighted people can share them.

We also have a large collection of books with tactile pictures.

The main purpose of the Library Administrator job is to loan and return books from the ClearVision library, catalogue new books, help borrowers with their loans, support new library members to join and keep subscriptions up to date.


What the job will involve:

You will be required to do the following activities in the following areas:

Membership and loans:

- transfer boxes and bags of books to and from postal bins and store them appropriately
- unpack, return and re-shelve books returned by borrowers, noting damage to/loss of books, and making repairs where appropriate
- select appropriate books from stock, issue and send to borrowers
- arrange postal collections and deliveries of postal sacks as necessary
- respond to communication from borrowers regarding their loans and membership
- assist borrowers in settling up library membership including issuing invoices for institutional memberships
- assist face-to-face borrowers in selecting books

Record keeping
- maintain accurate records of borrowers, loans and library stock, including digitising hard copy information
- ensure the backup and safeguarding of library records and other files as necessary
- archive or dispose of borrower records in compliance with our GDPR policy

Subscriptions
- invoice library members for lost or damaged books and oversee payments, issue receipts and chase late payments

Stock maintenance
- provide reports on library stock, membership and usage for staff and trustees
- notify the Director of stock shortages in any particular area
- withdraw old and/or damaged books from stock and package for donation where appropriate
- catalogue and shelve new books

Communication
- answer the telephone, answer enquires or direct calls to other staff as appropriate

  • Collect post
- send and collect feedback forms
- monitor answer phone messages
- show face-to-face visitors around the library and explain its operations
- assist with newsletters and appeals as necessary
- to conduct all interactions in a polite and efficient manner

General

  • Help to keep the library clean and tidy including putting out rubbish and recycling for disposal
  • Lock/open up the office and set/unset alarms
  • Monitor stock levels of library essentials e.g. barcodes and stationary
- assist the Director with any tasks related to the running of a postal library service

  • Assist other staff, contractors or trustees with aspects of their work for ClearVision where appropriate

Location:
the ClearVision library, Linden Lodge School, 61 Princes Way, Southfields, London SW196JB. Potential for some limited home-working when cataloguing books if you have your own car.

Responsible to:
ClearVision Director, who in turn reports to the Board of Trustees.

Working with:
the Director and Project Officer

Job Types:
Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 15 per week

Salary:
£10,650.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Additional leave
  • Bereavement leave
  • Enhanced maternity leave
  • Sick pay

COVID-19 considerations:


We're based in the grounds of a Special Needs School, and follow their requirements regarding Covid and any other infectious disease, to safeguard their vulnerable pupils.


Language:

  • English (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 10/09/2023

Reference ID:
ClearVision Library Administrator
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