Technical assistant

SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, follows the policies of the Technical Services Department : withdraws

and adds library materials; prepares and oversees periodical shelving and maintenance;

inputs / updates complex library records requiring decision-making; and supervises student

assistants.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be

assigned.

Process new materials and gift items, editing the local holdings record to local and

national standards

Identify correct bibliographic records for new items and decide when it is necessary to

create a new record

• Maintain and collect statistics for Technical Services
• Perform record maintenance periodically
• Manage print serials and microform collections

a. Oversee the maintenance of the serials collection through shelving and

updating of aisle and cabinet signs

b. Evaluate and assure accuracy of the library’s serials holdings information in

library system and edit when necessary

c. Identify and prepare materials for sending to the bindery by establishing

binding patterns and maintaining complex records

• Plan and execute various projects for the department
• Schedule, train, and supervise Technical Services Student Workers
• Collaborate with the Technical Services Librarian to stay up to date in cataloging

standards and trends

Perform other duties and projects as assigned

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE

Knowledge generally acquired through a high school degree with one year of office experience.

Preference is for supervisory experience and some college hours.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires an individual to be a member in good standing of the Church of

Christ. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential

duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill,

and / or ability required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Cooperation Openly shares information, knowledge and expertise with co-workers

and cooperates with other members to achieve the workgroup’s goals; puts the interest of the University / unit ahead of accomplishing individual goals.

Service Orientation Understands the perspective and requirements of the patron,

both internal and external; does what it takes to serve the patron to meet or exceed their

expectations and anticipates future needs of the patron.

Dependability Consistently takes responsibility for completing work on time and

follows through on commitments; acts with integrity and trustworthiness.

Adaptability-The ability and willingness to change work practices, priorities or

procedures in response to changing conditions, multiple work demands, or after

encountering difficulties.

Stress Tolerance- The ability to work productively and effectively in difficult situations or

under stressful working conditions such as tight time frames, heavy workloads, or

conflicting demands with composure and a professional demeanor.

Confidentiality- Understands and respects University policy and state and federal

regulations concerning the restrictions of information disclosure.

Ability to operate a personal computer utilizing MS Office software such as Word and

Excel.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to create, compose and edit written materials.
• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.
• Accurate word processing and / or data entry skills.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Skilled in the use of operating basic office equipment.
• Receptionist skills.
• Effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to perform simple bookkeeping procedures and calculate figures and amounts

such as percentages.

• Organizing and coordinating skills.
• Carry out written or oral instructions.
• Ability to plan and execute tasks and projects.
• Ability to use 10-key preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an

employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Work is normally performed in a typical interior / office work environment.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 25

pounds and possibly standing and / or walking up to five (5) hours per day.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Last updated : 2024-05-11