Part-time Circulation Assistant

Overview

Staff the circulation desk and assist Library patrons.

Applicants must submit a complete application packet through the online application system to be considered.

• An online application
• Current résumé
• Copy of high school diploma or equivalent or college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.

A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent is required
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• Ability to put books and materials from the floor and cart onto shelves, lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to move a book truck with books weighing as much as 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others as a member of a team.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary, occasionally swapping evenings with Wednesday/Thursday part time circulation assistant.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and common sense in handling unusual and/or stressful situations at the Circulation Desk or in the Library.
• Ability to follow established policies and work as a member of a team.
• Ability to put books, objects, and materials from the floor and cart onto shelves, lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs for basic computer work.
• Skill in operating a mouse to control a computer.
• Skill in operating a computer.
• Customer Service Orientation- A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs.
• Knowledge of community college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Library of Congress call numbers.
• Knowledge of Banner System and or a similar system.
• Knowledge of how wireless systems work.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and techniques.
• Skill in utilizing a multi-line phone system.
• Skill in operating a fax machine, copier, scanner, calculator printer, and typewriter.
• Skill in operating AV equipment.
• Skill in operating microfilm and microfiche reader.
• Skill in current student technologies used at the college.
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to prescribed routines.
• Ability to operate an Integrated Library System such as Horizon.
• Ability to use Adobe Software.
• Ability to make decisions based on correspondence, data or other information.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues.
• Ability to utilize email systems to communicate information.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision/work independently.
• Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times.
• Ability to operate Banner.
• Ability to operate a web browser and navigate the internet.
• Conscientious-wanting to care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.
• Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work.
• A focus on details.