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.
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 Coordinator with collection maintenance (i.e shelving, shelf reading, shifting)
Assist the Interlibrary Loan and Distance Education Coordinator with fulfilling patron 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 Coordinator, Interlibrary Loan and Distance Student Services Coordinator, and Associate Librarian with special projects as assigned
Promote library collection through traditional and social media outlets
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 is preferred.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Higher Education
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