Library Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

The Library Assistant's main purpose is to support the mission of the Library by connecting patrons with resources they need and to help maintain the Library's collections.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The employee in this position will have the following essential job functions: Welcome patrons to the library through the security checkpoint Enforce library security (i.e. scanning patron's identification cards, monitoring the Library's remote access entry points, ensuring building is vacated and locked upon closing) Educate faculty and students on how to find and use the library's print and online resources for research and other purposes Providing information literacy and technology literacy assistance Assist patrons with checking items in and out Answer and direct phone inquiries Direct patrons around the library and to other venues and locations on campus Assist the Circulation Librarian with collection maintenance (i.e. shelving, shelf reading, shifting) Assist the Circulation Librarian with fulfilling patron requests regarding interlibrary loan and distance student requests Assist in the preparation of new items added to the library collections Assist in the maintenance of patron accounts, including the reception and recording of fines Aid the Circulation Librarian and Associate Librarian with special projects as assigned Performs other duties as may be assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION

The person in this position does not need any particular formal education.

EXPERIENCE

The person in this position is not required to have experience working in a library. However, computer and customer service relations experience are preferred.

SUPERVISION

The person in this position will supervise no one. The person in this position will report to the Circulation Librarian and the Associate Librarian.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The person in this position will work in the Library.

EQUIPMENT

The person in this position will use the following equipment: basic office and library equipment including computers, printers, scanners, copiers, and microform readers. Is required to be able to lift and move heavy boxes up to 40lbs, shift, and shelve books.