Library Assistant III

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION Under direction from an appropriate level manager or administrator, performs a wide variety of technical and clerical duties in support of various sections/functions of the library, including acquiring, cataloging, and circulating materials for a specific function of the library; supervises student workers and oversees circulation desk activities during assigned hours; oversees an assigned functional area; and provides information and assistance to library patrons.

May receive technical training and work direction from professional Librarians or other higher-level library staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced journey level class in the Library Assistant series independently performing a full range of technical and clerical duties in support of an assigned library function/program area. Positions at this level are distinguished from other classes within the series by the level of responsibility assumed and the complexity of duties assigned. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Library Assistant II level by the performance of the most complex operational duties assigned to Library Assistants.

Positions at this level regularly train and supervise student workers, oversee the circulation desk during evening or other assigned hours, oversee an assigned functional/program area, catalog materials, and conduct complex bibliographic searches. This class is distinguished from the Library Technician classification in that positions allocated to the Library Technician classification perform and supervise technical and public service library duties on an ongoing basis.

Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices. Oversee the activities and operations of the circulation desk during the evening or other hours as assigned; ensure patrons are served quickly and courteously and that materials are checked in and out in accordance with established library policies and procedures.

Oversee assigned operations during assigned hours, including overseeing the computer commons area, maintaining the library atmosphere, and resolving student problems. Train and supervise student workers; assign and review work; provide guidance and respond to questions; participate as requested in the election, scheduling, and discipline of student workers. Assist in developing and implementing library policies and procedures; make recommendations for improved services in the assigned areas of responsibility.

Assume responsibility for maintaining all aspects of the Reserve Room; catalog, process, and maintain reserve materials; perform bibliographic searches for reserve materials using automated library systems and databases; maintain, add, delete, track, and monitor Reserve Room materials; prepare the reserves report; notify faculty and staff of overdue material; resolve conflicts and errors in bibliographic records for reserve items. Assume responsibility for maintaining all aspects of the periodicals area of the library;

order periodicals, newspapers, and indexes for library collection; prepare and maintain lists and reports relating to the periodicals collection; prepare duplicating orders and forms for necessary copies; process new periodicals, including sorting, entering issue information into a computer, typing and applying labels, stamping, inserting anti-theft strips, and placing periodicals on display racks and in stacks; claim missing periodicals and newspapers;

maintain periodicals, including repairing, reinforcing, taping pages, and laminating covers;…