Library Assistant Short-Term ; Temporary

Library Assistant Short-Term Hourly (Temporary)

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Description

Under the direction of the Dean of Instructional Resources/Extended Services, performs a wide variety of duties in the College library; assists students, faculty and others in the use of library/media equipment, materials, services and facilities; performs a variety of duties related to circulation, the reserve library, technical services and assistive technology; trains and provides work direction to student workers; performs other related responsibilities as may be assigned.

Representative Duties

Assists students, faculty and library patrons at the library circulation desk; checks books, periodicals and other materials in and out; collects fines; removes blocks; clears liens; issues library cards; answers telephone and directs calls; answers patrons queries and resolves patron issues; directs reference queries to librarian as needed; provides work direction to student assistants. (E)

Maintains statistical records for circulated items; runs items reports; maintains daily statistics for periodicals and pamphlets; compiles monthly and annual reports pertaining to books, periodicals, pamphlets, and circulations statistics. (E)

Demonstrates operations of various equipment and software programs to faculty, staff, student workers, and disabled students including CCTV, Zoom Text, Kurzweil, JAWS, and computer software systems; writes and updates materials for training; maintains current knowledge of equipment; and attends training sessions as provided. (E)

Processes new and gift donated books; places jackets on books, changes item status; bookmarks created files; checks items in through circulation and places on book cart for shelving. (E)

• Provides input to develop circulation policies and procedures. (E)
• Opens and prepares library for daily use; reads and records meters; checks books in and updates computer records; checks change machines and photocopier to assure proper operation; turns on public access computers. (E)
• Closes library turning off equipment; runs day‑end report, counts the cash box, places in safe along with the APS change bag; locks doors and disables handicap accessible mechanism. (E)
• Trains and provides work direction and guidance to student assistants as assigned. (E)
• Assists library technicians as needed.
• Performs a variety of special projects or assignments as delegated.
• Maintains library materials in assigned locations.
• Operates a variety of library equipment including computer terminal, typewriter, printer, laminator, calculator, copier, microfilm and microfiche readers and others. (E)
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school and one year of general library experience or equivalent combination.

Knowledge Of

• Basic principles, practices, procedures and terminology of a college library.
• Standard procedures for circulating library materials.
• Familiarity with the operation and use of a wide variety of library equipment.
• Basic reference sources and library materials.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Record‑keeping techniques.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.
• Proper lifting techniques.

Ability To

• Perform library clerical work under general supervision.
• Check books, periodicals and other materials in and out of the library.
• Assist patrons in the selection and location of library materials.
• Operate a variety of equipment including computer terminal, typewriter, calculator, copier, and microfiche reader/printer.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Type at 40 words net per minute from clear copy.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Lift, bend, stoop and reach.
• Maintain records and prepare reports.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Physical Effort

• Light lifting and carrying books.
• Pushing and pulling carts.
• Walking…