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Job Description
Provides support at the Circulation desk: may include answering directional and informational questions; answering telephones; assisting library patrons by checking materials in/out, collecting payments for fines and fees, renewing materials, placing holds, adding money to student printing accounts, processing fax requests, processing incoming/outgoing mail, making study room reservations, and printing ID badges. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Good computer skills necessary to set up document formats such as Microsoft Word/Excel and other software programs required by the position. Experience with general office equipment including fax, copy machine, cash register and telephone. Good mathematical, verbal and written communication skills; good customer service skills are essential. Ability to complete assignments and tasks with high accuracy. Knowledge of library procedures helpful.
Required Qualifications Education:
High school diploma, and any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must meet all FWS eligibility criteria.
Preferred Qualifications Experience:
6 months or more library experience. Essential Job Duties Key Responsibilities Circulation desk - assist customers at the front desk by: Responding to inquires. Checking books in and out. Renewing materials. Placing holds. Collecting fines and fees. Making study room reservations. Processing incoming and outgoing mail. Assist patrons with locating call numbers and items through a familiarity with the layout of the library and its collections and services.
Key Responsibilities Shelve:
Accurately shelve and relocate materials within the National Library of Medicine classification system.
Key Responsibilities Inventory:
Conduct inventory and shelf checks within the collection to verify accuracy.
Key Responsibilities Printing:
Assist customers with the print management system and the use of equipment such as copiers and printers. Key Responsibilities General office responsibilities include: Photocopying documents. filing paperwork. faxing communications. Data entry tasks.
Key Responsibilities Collection search:
Search through collections for library materials that could be missing, lost, or marked as "claims returned."
Key Responsibilities Opening/Closing:
Participate in the opening and closing of the library under the guidance of library staff, and other duties as assigned.
Key Responsibilities Book processing:
May perform book processing to prepare books for shelving and book repair. Posting Details Continued Work Schedule Position includes evenings and weekends. Working at WesternU We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable. We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally, Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success. Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment. Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community. As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences. WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people! Expected Pay Scale Minimum $17.51 Hourly Maximum $17.51 Hourly Physical Demands Physical Demands Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes If yes, list maximum weight and duration The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus. Describe Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate. Posting Information Posting Number
FWS00455
Posting Date 06/17/2026 Close Date 06/17/2027 Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents Resume Cover Letter
