Library Assistant
Assist in the daily operations of a library under the supervision of a Librarian
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May 2021
Reviewer's Qualification
Certificate IV in Library-Information Services
Experience
5 – 9 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
Specialisation
Library
The good things
Delivering programs to children and adults is a rewarding part of the role. Working in a supportive team and having access to lots and lots of books are two things I love about my role. There’s also t...
The challenges
You’re on your feet for most of the day, so that can be tiring. Dealing with the public leaves you vulnerable to verbal abuse. And sometimes I feel as though I am treated like public property.
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May 2021
Reviewer's Qualification
Diploma of Library and Information Services
Experience
1 – 4 years
Organisation size
Large (200+ employees)
The good things
Working as a Library Assistant is great if you are a people person, because the role involves a lot of interactions with library patrons face to face and over the phone. I enjoy helping someone find a...
The challenges
For me the biggest challenge is job security in this competitive and casualised industry. All Library Assistants at my workplace are casual employees, mostly getting shifts "on call" rather than roste...
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