Job Details
Job Location
Tigerville Campus - Tigerville, SC
Position Type
Part Time Staff
Education Level
High School
Description
DEPARTMENT : Library
Position Summary : The Part Time Library Assistant works in the Hester Memorial Library and provides general library service to patrons
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Provides service at the circulation desk including but not limited to :
assisting in opening and closing of the library
answering general and directional questionsanswering incoming callsassisting students in locating booksproperly checking out and checking in library materialsMaintains a neat, orderly, and quiet atmosphere in the library including but not limited to :properly shelving library materials as necessary
shelf reading as necessarySubstitutes for full time Circulation Assistant or Library Assistant as neededAssists primarily in Circulation, but assists in Reference, Archives, or Curriculum Lab as neededWorks on special projects as assignedOther duties as assigned.Responsible to Reference LibrarianPhysical Requirements
Visual Abilities : Read written and electronic documents and use a computer system.Hearing : Hear well enough to communicate with co workers and patrons in person and via telephoneDexterity, Grasping, Feeling, Handling library materials, writing, typing and using the telephone, copier, and computer systemsMobility : Open files and operate office machines; move between library departments frequently and other departments on campus occasionallyTalking : Frequently convey detailed or important information about resources accurately and in a manner that can be understoodLifting, Pulling, and Pushing : Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Carrying books, pushing book carts, and moving boxes of donated materialsCognitive / Emotional : Ability to critically think and concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in conditions 75 to 100% of the timeWORKING RELATIONSHIPS
This position is a part time position in the Hester Memorial Library at North Greenville University. The Part Time Library Assistant works under the Evening Reference Librarian with the full time Circulation Assistants and reports to the Dean of Libraries. This Part Time Library Assistant works with library patrons including faculty, staff, students and the community.
WORK SCHEDULE
Hester Memorial Library is open Sunday, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 7 : 30 a.m. to midnight, Friday 7 : 30 a.m. to 4 p.m and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Holiday and exam hours vary. Work hours are limited to Fall and Spring semesters through exams.
This position may work up to 18 hours per week depending on employee's availability and the needs of the library.
Closing Part Time Library Assistant :
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 9 p.m. to midnightOther hours are available (can come in as early as 6 pm on your work days, or work times when we put out a request for additional coverage)TRAVEL
No travel is required.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. S / he will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.
Qualifications
High School graduate with some experience using librariesAbility to make beginning level clerical decisionsAbility to listen, verbally communicate, and assist peopleAbility to work independentlyAbility to understand and follow written and oral instructions.Ability to pay attention to detailAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates and the general publicComputer literacy and ability to learn library softwareSupports NGU's mission statement and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with biblical model
