Sinethemba Sitole
Mobile Library Unit
Tugela Ferry
Summary
Dynamic Mobile Library Unit professional pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, offering seven years of experience in public library environments. Expertise includes circulation procedures, patron registration, and assisting patrons with information retrieval through online resources and databases. Recognized as a team player with a proven track record of reliability and superior performance. Committed to enhancing community access to information and fostering a positive library experience for all patrons.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Language
Work History
Mobile Library Unit
Msinga Local Municipality (Msinga Public Library)
Tugela Ferry
01.2018 - Current
- Assist with daily routine library operations using SITA Library and Information Management System (SLIMS).
- Rendering public library services focusing on providing people oriented service to the community (library orientation).
- Helping users access computerized information and databases.
- Shelving and shelf reading
- Register and issue library cards, collect fines and fees, processes patrons holds and requests and maintains a card file of book mobile patrons.
- Assist with library promotions and displays.
- Being actively involved in planning and initiating outreach and development programs to market the library services.
- Handling revenue and being responsible for the safe keeping and balancing of revenue.
- Selecting books and other library material in line with LIS: Book selection policy.
- Book stock knowledge, weeding, stocktaking, special requests collection management, and library administrative routines.
- Key Performance Areas:
Student Library Assistant
University of KwaZulu-Natal Libraries
Durban
07.2016 - 09.2016
- Assist with various administrative tasks within the academic library.
- Handling queries and complaints from the public where possible.
- Assist with issuing and returning library material using OCLC Worldcat system.
- Reserve library material for patrons and offer inter library loan service.
- Book Stock knowledge, Weeding, Stocktaking, Special Requests, Collection management, and library administrative routines.
- Working with subject librarians to give tutorials to students about the library electronic resources and how to do referencing using the Harvard referencing system.
- Helping users, access computerized information database.
- Packing books intransit.
- Provide assistance to students and staff with basic information queries i.e explains library policies and procedure (at the desk and telephonically) and provide assistance in the use of library equipment.
- Shelving and shelf reading.
- Responsibilities and deliverables
Education
Bachelor of Public Administration, BPA -
Management College of South Africa (MANCOSA)
Durban, RSANational Diploma - Library and Information Studies
Durban University of Technology
Durban, RSA11.2016
National Senior Certificate: Matriculation - Commerce
Dlenyane Combined School
Tugela Ferry, RSA11.2012
Skills
Computer Proficiency and MS Office
Communication Skills
People management
Knowledge of Library Management Systems (SLIMS & OCLC Worldcat)
Report writing and presentation skills
Interpersonal relationship
Positive Attitude
Conceptual thinking
Cashier (using MUNSOFT)
Basic understanding of MARC 21 and cataloguing tools
Time management and Problem solving
Service delivery orientation
Doing requisitions
Professional/ Technical proficiency
Knowledge of library procedures and policies
Information Retrieval skills
Impact and influence (Advocacy skills)
References
- N. N., Majola, Librarian, 033-493 8054/55, 061 416 0982, Msinga Public Library
- P., Mkhize, Library Assistant, 033 – 493 8055, Msinga Public Library
- N., Ngcobo, Subject Librarian, 031-260 2061, 082 258 2451, University of KwaZulu-Natal Libraries
Timeline
Mobile Library Unit
Msinga Local Municipality (Msinga Public Library)
01.2018 - Current
Student Library Assistant
University of KwaZulu-Natal Libraries
07.2016 - 09.2016
National Diploma - Library and Information Studies
Durban University of Technology
Bachelor of Public Administration, BPA -
Management College of South Africa (MANCOSA)
National Senior Certificate: Matriculation - Commerce
Dlenyane Combined School