Library Assistant 2

The Library Assistant 2 works in Public Services, providing excellent customer service to library patrons; supervises and trains student assistants; provides circulation services to library users; assists with reserves, billing, holds, technology lending and other areas as needed. This position will oversee the maintenance and shifting projects of the main collections throughout the library. Assigned a vital closing shift schedule that includes closing the library at night, building security, and safety.

This position has the authority and responsibility to make decisions necessary to resolve user situations in accordance with unit and Library policies. Schedule changes are required based on the library hours/days and the needs of the unit.

This position will perform paraprofessional library work involving service to patrons, or maintenance of library collection and database; or circulation, acquisitions, cataloging and classification; or inter-library loan; to provide lead work in a specialized library function; perform related work.

This position is assigned a vital shift schedule that includes closing shifts and weekends. Schedule changes are required based on the library hours/days and the needs of the unit.

Albertsons Library's Public Services unit brings together traditional library services like Circulation, Maker spaces and Computing/Technology support to provide patrons with a comprehensive and enriching experience. This integration ensures seamless access to a wide array of resources, enabling patrons to utilize materials and services efficiently. The Maker Lab offers a creative space equipped with advanced tools, allowing users to engage in hands‑on opportunities to transform ideas into tangible projects .

Additionally, our computing/technology support department maintains robust technological infrastructure, ensuring patrons have reliable access to digital resources and support. This holistic approach caters to a variety of needs, fostering a community of continuous learning and innovation.

Applies skills and job knowledge in area of specialization; may adapt procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet needs of area of specialization; may work on non‑routine tasks; resolves issues/makes working decisions within area of specialization or responsibility with minimal supervision.

• Perform paraprofessional library work usually within a specialized library function involving patron services or technical services. Positions have a lead work role with students, volunteers, or temporary staff. Interviews/questions patrons to identify, analyze and respond to information needs; directs and instructs users; interprets, applies and explains library policies and procedures; may authorize reduction, cancellation and/or payment of fines, bills, or administrative holds;
  
  may disapprove patron’s library use.
• Accepts requests, gathers additional clarifying information from patrons; performs complex online searching; verifies accuracy of cited references; identifies and selects locations for obtaining items; may create and send system requests.
• Performs complex online searching of bibliographic databases to assist patrons in information research, in-person, phone and online; may instruct patrons.
• Performs routine computer lab services to patrons such as printer maintenance and operations, basic Microsoft Office Suite instruction, access of computer programs.
• Assists in maintaining oversight of building operations and managing emergencies.
• May serve as a member of various library committees.
• Course Reserves: coordinate faculty requests, process and maintain reserve materials, ensure…