Instructional Aide - Library

Position Title

Instructional Aide - Library

Hourly

Academic Success

• Rate of pay: $17.00 per hour; maximum 28 hours per week

• Official transcripts required prior to employment (if applicable)

• Recommended hire will be subject to pre-employment screenings

• Triton College is an AA/EOE

Maintain an inviting atmosphere to provide students, faculty, and staff assistance in the use of computers, scanners, printers as well as Microsoft applications within the Library. Provide a wide variety of basic public, technical, and clerical services including circulation and resource information. Assist users over the phone, online, and in person regarding Blackboard/online courses, student email and student portal inquiries. Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to reserve designated study rooms/ class areas

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 1 year of library experience
• Previous work experience in a customer-based office environment

• Strong Microsoft Business Applications Processing skills
• Excellent customer service in person, over the phone, and online.
• Ability to adapt and learn new technology.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively as a contributing team player.
• Detail oriented, strong analytical thinking, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.
• Multitasking, time management and excellent communication skills.
• A general knowledge of college policies and procedures. Specific knowledge of Library policies and procedures applicable to Triton.
• Library of Congress Call Number System
• Alma ExLibris System
• Primo VE
• Student Services Software

Training will be provided as needed.

• Daily contact with students, faculty, and staff, in person, over the telephone, and via email receiving requests for and providing information about Library & student service resources and their usage.
• Manage the daily operations of the Service Desk at the Library
• Circulating library materials:
  Alma Ex Libris
• Maintaining Loanable Technology inventory organization
• Re-shelving, Shelf Reading, & Shifting books
• Monitor the function of all computers, scanners, and printers, including changing toners and replenishing printer paper supply.
• Maintain order of the Library, deal with disruptions, problems/concerns according to Triton College and the Library policies and procedures.
• Ensure/safeguard opening and closing of the Library, attentiveness for the prevention of theft, destruction of hardware and software and illegal activities such as software prating and copyright infringement.
• Identify software applications and hardware malfunctions and report to manager, coordinator or supervisor.
• Other duties assigned.

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