Learning Resources Assistant, Senior; Lakeland at Polk State College

Learning Resources Assistant, Senior (Lakeland)

The Senior Learning Resources Assistant provides a wide variety of clerical, operational support, and student/faculty assistance duties in a large and busy Learning Resource Center.

• Opens and/or closes Learning Resource Center as needed.
• Assists patrons, in-person or via telephone with LRC information and with the borrowing and returning of library materials including charge and discharge transactions, overdue materials, recovery, and record keeping.
• Student engagement through coordinating events, social media, and interactive bulletin boards.
• Interprets library loan policies to inquiring patrons and assists patrons with physical access to materials.
• Assists faculty and students in locating books and e‑books.
• Assist students with Learning Management System access.
• Processes requests for books and journal articles and maintains related records.
• Assists Librarian with inter and intra‑library loans.
• Prepares task lists for OPS workers.
• Assists patrons with the use of equipment and computers, laptops, VR headsets.
• Adds, deletes and modifies records in the automated circulation database.
• Processes new acquisitions including the labeling, security preparation, and inventory.
• Inputs and maintains database of non‑affiliated borrowers granted special library privileges.
• Monitors inventory of supplies and orders supplies as needed.
• Collects and reports statistical data on the performance of services as assigned.
• Re‑shelve and maintain order of materials in stacks.
• Repairs books and other library materials.
• Maintains course reserve reading collection, service, and associated records.
• Performs general clerical and administrative tasks related to the library's operation.
• Performs other related duties as needed.

• The ability to establish an effective rapport with part‑time and full‑time faculty.
• Good organizational skills, with special attention to detail.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• General office skills including creating library displays.
• Experience with computers, word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Good human relations and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

• Must be available to work 10:30 am – 7 pm or 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm;
  Friday when classes are in session. During college breaks/summer hours will generally be 8:30 – 5:00 pm.
• Sometimes schedule fluctuations are required.
• Must be flexible and able to adapt well to changes.

• Position level: C14.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; short‑term disability; paid holidays and sick leave; vacation (excluding faculty positions); retirement benefits for eligible employees; and college fee waivers.

• Graduation from a standard high school (or equivalent) is required.

• At least 1 year of office/clerical experience is required.

• At least 2 years of office/clerical experience in a learning resources center, library, or teaching lab preferred.

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