What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant (PT) position at The Sullivan University System?
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We are currently looking for a part-time Library Assistant. The Library Assistant performs clerical and para-professional library tasks and assists with library operations. Occasionally responsible for library operations in the absence of the Librarian.
Responsibilities of the position include:
- Staffs the library service desk and serves as primary contact fo the library.
- Answers inquiries in-person and via telephone and some online formats.
- Responds to inquiries that are directional, informational, and paraprofessional.
- Answers basic reference questions, refers more complex questions to librarian.
- As needed, refers patrons to other campus offices
- Operates circulation desk in coordination with librarian and other staff.
- Checks out materials,
- Uses online catalog to locate materials.
- Assists patrons in accessing materials in the collection and online.
- Re-shelves books and other library materials.
- Prepares new material for shelving.
- Retrieves mail, assists with campus-to-campus loans, and orders supplies for the library.
- Assists with library tasks under direction of the senior director.
- Performs other tasks as assigned.
Requirements of the position include:
- High School diploma.
- 1-year general experience in an office setting or providing front end customer service; library experience preferred.
- Ability to use computers and general software.
- Ability to use office hardware such as copiers, scanners, and printers.
- Written and verbal communication skills.
- Proactive customer service skills.
- Able to work effectively with patrons of varying skill levels.
- Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to hear and speak well enough to communicate with businesses, students, faculty, and staff face to face and via the telephone.
- Flexibility, especially the ability and willingness to accept changes in tasks.
- Interpersonal skills, especially the ability to work as a team.
- Availability for evening and some weekend shifts.
This job description lists the major responsibilities of the job title listed. By no means is the job limited only to the responsibilities listed. Cooperation between employees is expected during periods of heavier than normal workloads and revisions to these duties on either a temporary or permanent basis is possible.
The Sullivan University System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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