Job Title: Library Assistant

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1 Date: May 16, 2013 Job Title : Library Assistant Department : Awhina Knowledge and Research Location : Library Reporting To : Library Manager Direct Reports : None Functional Relationships with : Internal Finance Potentially all departments as we provide a service across the organisation External Photocopier suppliers External clients Other NZ Health libraries Purpose : To provide a timely and effective service to Waitemata District Health Board staff KEY TASKS EXPECTED OUTCOMES Opening and closing the library Library is available for use during core business hours Issues and returns Library stock loans recorded effectively Shelving Accurate and efficient Photocopying and scanning Items produced as required Bulletins } Current awareness service delivered regularly } Compiling Table of Contents } Maintaining lists of recipients Processing Serials and books as required Interloans Receives and marks off and sends items which WDHB library has requested from other sources Supplies items requested by other libraries electronic or print Photocopiers/photocopying Liaison with suppliers to keep photocopiers functioning Overdue processes Requests return of overdue books and journals regularly. Implements accounts process if items not returned. To recognise Individual Responsibility for Workplace Health and Safety Company health and safety policies are read Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 1

2 KEY TASKS under the Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992 EXPECTED OUTCOMES and understood and relevant procedures applied to their own work activities Workplace hazards are identified and reported, including self management of hazards where appropriate Can identify health and safety representative for area Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 2

3 Behavioural Competencies Adheres to Waitemata District Health Boards 5 organisational Values of: Best care for everyone Connected With compassion Everyone matters Better best brilliant Behavioural Competencies Behaviour Demonstrated Communicates and Works Co-operatively Actively looks for ways to collaborate with and assist others to improve the experience of the healthcare workforce, patients & their families and the community & Iwi. Is Committed to Learning Proactively follows up development needs and learning opportunities for oneself and direct reports. Is Transparent Communicates openly and engages widely across the organisation. Enacts agreed decisions with integrity. Is Customer Focused Responds to peoples needs appropriately and with effective results Identifies opportunities for innovation and improvement Works in Partnership to Reduce Inequality in Outcomes Works in a way that: Demonstrates awareness of partnership obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi. Shows sensitivity to cultural complexity in the workforce and patient population. Ensures service provision that does not vary because of peoples personal characteristics. Improves health Work practices show a concern for the promotion of health and well-being for self and others. Prevents Harm Follows policies and guidelines designed to prevent harm. Acts to ensure the safety of themselves and others. VERIFICATION: Employee: Manager: Date: Review Date: Note: This job description forms part of an individual s contract of employment with WDHB and must be attached to that contract. Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 3

4 PERSON SPECIFICATION POSITION TITLE: Minimum Preferred Qualification Some library experience preferred but not necessary Experience Customer service focus Skills/Knowledge/Behaviour Methodical Willing to learn Familiar with the alphabet Ability to communicate well in English, both written and oral Polite Helpful service to customers Keyboard skills Basic computer skills Good health able to cope with physical requirements Waitemata District Health Board -JOB DESCRIPTION - Page 4

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