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Library Services Assistant

On-site in San Sebastián·Full-time·Added 2 days ago (last checked 4 Nov)

Sedena

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Work mode: On-site, San Sebastián
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Spanish: Fluent
Education: Compulsory secondary education (ESO)

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Minimum qualification of ESO (compulsory secondary education) or equivalent (Baccalaureate or Vocational Training will be valued).
Knowledge and handling of AbsysNet for library management (loans, returns, user registration, reservations, and basic cataloging).
Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook).
Provable B2 level, according to the Common European Framework of Reference or equivalent, of Spanish and Basque.
Minimum of six months of experience performing auxiliary library services.
Availability and schedule flexibility.
Customer service capacity and communication skills.
Organization, responsibility, and ability to work in a team.
Involvement, proactivity, and commitment to service.
Capacity for analysis, planning, and incident resolution.
Experience in cultural, library, educational, or community contexts.

The role

A leading organization in the sociocultural sector is selecting Assistants for library spaces in Donosti. The main functions are:

What you'll do

Customer service in the different libraries: assisting and advising on information searches, both in the catalog and in external electronic resources.
Facilitating the use of self-checkout for users.
Management of the loan, return, and reservation process for documents in the library management software of the Basque Public Reading Network (Absysnet 2.2).
Shelving and organizing collections.
Management and issuance of user cards.
Guidance for users and information literacy (ALFIN).
Supervision and training of users for the use of public Internet access equipment.
Supervision and training of users for the use of all devices (tablets, e-readers, etc.) and programs used in the libraries.
Opening and closing the library, in cases where requested.
Control of donations.
Placement, organization, and possible movement of books and magazines in the bibliographic repositories.
Auxiliary services for catalog maintenance.
Weeding of collections.
Preparation of new collections.
Data entry into various computer media.

OTHER VALUABLE ASPECTS

Preference will be given to persons with a disability of 33% or higher.

About Sedena

Sedena is a Spanish service management company specializing in cultural, artistic, and sports projects. With more than 35 years of experience, it designs and manages services for public and private institutions, focusing on art and heritage, sociocultural programs, and physical activity. The company positions itself as a national leader in these sectors, offering innovative and excellent service delivery.

Industry: Professional Services
Headquarters: Spain

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Based in Spain with national operations, offering roles across various regions.
Focus on cultural, educational, and sports services, providing opportunities in public-facing and coordination roles.
Over 35 years of experience, indicating stability and established client relationships.
Works with public administrations and private entities, offering diverse project environments.

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