What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant position at Essex County College?
Position Details
Classification Information
Unit
Job Status
FLSA
Position Information
Position Title
Library Assistant
Reports To
Faculty Discipline
N/A - Not Applicable
Faculty is eligible for Tenure Track?
Funding Source
Functions and Responsibilities
Job Summary
Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Libraries or designee, responsible for daily operations of library services
Supervisory Role
Associate Director of Libraries or designee.
Duties & Responsibilities
- This is library generalist role requiring cross functional skills in Access, Discovery and Technical Services including collection maintenance, faculty inquiries, document delivery, material retrieval, circulation desk, shelf reads among other projects as needed.
- Often serves as the first point of contact in a library that prides itself on exemplary service.
- Assists in maintaining Reserve print collection and communication to Electronic Resources librarian related issues as needed with an eye for best-in-class service
- Responds to access, and discovery issues promptly via LibAnswers ticketing system, e-mail, and direct communication, as well as inquiries in real time during in-Person hours on the ECC Student app.
- Assists Electronic Resources librarian in organizing and maintenance of the Library of Congress print collection; copy cataloging, creating, maintaining reports on the transition to electronic collection includes processing of titles, check-in library’s online system.
- Assists in routine communication with students, faculty and staff regarding library electronic resources.
- Participates in unit and departmental projects and contributes to the smooth function of Library services access across subscriptions.
- Other projects as needed.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and
functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and
functions of the job and are not meant to be all inclusive. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.
Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:
- Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
- Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of
- Move between buildings.
- Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
- Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception
- Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and
- Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle
keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
- Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.
Additional Requirements
1. Students from all majors welcome with a strong interest in Information Science or Education or Business or Future of Learning or Knowledge Management
2. Exceptional communication skills with an interest in information science trends including algorithmic bias, digital literacy initiatives from the NJ Legislature and the US Board of Education
3. Bilingual in Spanish helpful.
Minimum Qualifications
Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities
- High School Diploma
- 1 year Experience in the processing of technical work in a library.
- 1 year Experience with Library management systems including OCLC, MARC and understanding of related catalog and classification of materials.
- 1 year strong technical skills and tools commonly used in library work, including Excel, Office 365 Workspace including Teams and thorough understanding of PDF, JPEG and related image file conventions for document delivery.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision on detailed and complex tasks.
- Able to lift, squat, push book truck and related library print materials up to 20lbs
As necessary.
- Experience with underserved or marginalized communities and communities of color and commitment to inclusion and equitable access to information resources.
Education Requirements
High School Diploma
Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities
Education Requirements
Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)
Posting Details
Posting Information
Open Date
01/16/2025
Open Until Filled
No
Close Date
Special Instructions Summary
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Essex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
Supplemental Questions
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation (minimum of 3)
