Are you passionate about books, learners, and helping others discover knowledge? Do you have the training and experience to support a vibrant school library? St Benedict’s College, an independent Catholic boys’ school in Bedfordview, Gauteng, invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the role of Library Assistant starting January 2026.
Library Assistant Job Overview
- Job Title: Library Assistant
- Employer: St Benedict’s College
- Location: Bedfordview, Gauteng, South Africa
- Start Date: January 2026
- Application Deadline: 6 October 2025
Library Assistant Position Summary
As Library Assistant, you will support the Head Librarian and library team in daily operations, user services, collection maintenance, and promoting reading and information literacy among learners and staff. You will also contribute to the school’s Catholic ethos and occasionally assist in whole‑school events beyond library functions.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Below is a summary of the primary tasks expected of the successful candidate:
- Assist in running the circulation desk: issuing, renewing, returning of books
- Sort and re‑shelve returned books, periodicals, journals, and other materials
- Assist in preparing and mounting library displays, programmes or events
- Assist with indexing and cataloguing of books and library materials
- Help patrons (learners, teachers, staff) with ready‑reference questions, bibliographic instruction, database searches
- Daily handling of journals, magazines, shelf reading, ensuring order and tidiness
- Operate and maintain knowledge of library databases, online tools, cataloguing systems
- Enforce library rules and discipline, maintaining a quiet and respectful environment
- Be willing to work shifts on a rotational basis (to cover morning, afternoon, possibly evening)
- Be available to participate in whole‑school events, even outside the library domain
- Encourage and help foster a reading culture across the school
- Support the Catholic ethos of St Benedict’s in your work and presence
Advantageous:
- Knowledge or experience in archival practices or special collections
- Experience in academic libraries, especially school or tertiary
- Familiarity with library classification systems, digital catalogues, indexing
Minimum Requirements & Qualifications
To be considered for this post, you should have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Studies (LIS)
- At least three years’ experience working in an academic library
- Good command of English, written and spoken
- Proven ability to assist users, manage circulation, indexing, shelving
- Experience in using library databases, cataloguing tools, online resources
- Willingness to work shifts, rotate tasks, and take part in broader school life
- A willingness to support and participate in the Catholic ethos of the school
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How to Apply
- Submit a letter of motivation
- Include abridged curriculum vitae (CV)
- Provide names and contact details of three referees
- Email your application to [email protected]
- Closing date: 6 October 2025
- Commencement of employment: January 2026
St Benedict’s is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its staff. The Board reserves the right not to make an appointment. If you have not been contacted within two weeks after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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