ST Library Aide - Douglas

Position Summary:

The Student – Library Aide is responsible for providing support to the Library Department by performing a variety of computer, clerical, and library duties in a college library, and providing general information and assistance to students and staff.

Position is open until filled.

As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. This list is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.

• Operates all computers, printers and software applicable to the library, including use of internet, library operating system, word processing, desktop publishing and spreadsheet applications.
• Assists students and staff in using online databases.
• Assists staff and students to locate and check out books and materials.
• Assists in the instruction of staff and students in the use and operation of networked computers, software and related resources.
• Operates equipment such as the WEPA printer, microfiche readers, and copy machine.
• Performs a variety of clerical duties, including processing and maintaining library materials, entering records and files, checkout of computers in computer labs, books and related reference materials.
• Helps conduct periodic inventories of book collection, materials, software and equipment as assigned, participates in ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment, store and discard materials according to standard procedures.
• Helps maintain the physical appearance and ease of use of the library.
• Evaluates and maintains orderliness of shelved materials, shelve books, periodicals and newspapers, pulls and routes materials in need of mending, binding, repairing, or discarding.
• Monitors the library and the computer lab.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Employees are expected to accomplish assigned duties in an efficient, effective and competent manner and to strive for improvement and excellence in all work performed. Additionally, employees must understand the comprehensive role of the community college and cooperate and work harmoniously with students, faculty and staff, and the public. Employees will follow all college policies, rules, regulations and guidelines as they relate to this position.

Enrollment at Cochise College with a minimum of 6 credits per semester and 3 credits in the summer.

Possess and maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or higher.

Students attending Cochise College on an F-1 Visa require full-time enrollment with a minimum of 12 credits per semester and six credits in the summer.

• Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of the proper operation of and the ability to use personal computers and standard office equipment.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner.
• Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other department staff, students and the public.

Work is primarily performed under general supervision. Incumbent generally performs work in a typical office setting with appropriate climate controls. Evening and/or weekend work may be required.

Essential functions of this position require lifting, manual dexterity, ability to communicate. Sedentary work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body; involves sitting majority of time; walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Mental application:
Utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking, adaptability and creative problem solving skills are important.