Part Time Library Assistant (Closing

Position: Part Time Library Assistant (Closing)
Location: Tigerville

Position Summary:

The Part-Time Library Assistant works in the Hester Memorial Library and provides general library service to patronsRESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides service at the circulation desk including but not limited to:assisting in opening and closing of the libraryanswering general and directional questionsanswering incoming callsassisting students in locating booksproperly checking out and checking in library materials

Maintains a neat, orderly, and quiet atmosphere in the library including but not limited to:properly shelving library materials as necessaryshelf reading as necessary

Substitutes for full time Circulation Assistant or Library Assistant as needed

Assists primarily in Circulation, but assists in Reference, Archives, or Curriculum Lab as needed

Works on special projects as assigned

Other duties as assigned.

Responsible to Reference LibrarianPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Visual Abilities:
Read written and electronic documents and use a computer system.

Hearing:
Hear well enough to communicate with co-workers and patrons in person and via telephone

Dexterity, Grasping, Feeling, Handling library materials, writing, typing and using the telephone, copier, and computer systems

Mobility:
Open files and operate office machines; move between library departments frequently and other departments on campus occasionally

Talking:
Frequently convey detailed or important information about resources accurately and in a manner that can be understood

Lifting, Pulling, and Pushing:
Exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Carrying books, pushing book carts, and moving boxes of donated materials

Cognitive/Emotional:
Ability to critically think and concentrate. Must be able to respond quickly to changes in conditions 75 to 100% of the time WORKING RELATIONSHIPS This position is a part-time position in the Hester Memorial Library at North Greenville University. The Part Time Library Assistant works under the Evening Reference Librarian with the full time Circulation Assistants and reports to the Dean of Libraries.

This Part Time Library Assistant works with library patrons including faculty, staff, students and the community.

WORK SCHEDULEHester Memorial Library is open Sunday, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to midnight, Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. Holiday and exam hours vary.

This position is scheduled 18 hours per week from the first day of classes through exams during Fall and Spring semesters. This position is not scheduled during the summer or holidays and breaks if the library is closed sing Part Time Library Assistant:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6 p.m. to midnight, some flexibility with arrival time depending on coverage.

Other hours are available when coverage is needed (there may be times when we put out a request for additional coverage that you can work if you choose)
TRAVELNo travel is required.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. S/he will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.

High School graduate with some experience using libraries

Ability to make beginning level clerical decisions

Ability to listen, verbally communicate, and assist people

Ability to work independently

Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Ability to pay attention to detail

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates and the general public

Computer literacy and ability to learn library software

Support NGU’s mission statement and core values, commitment to a Christian lifestyle and character in keeping with biblical model

Affirm an understanding of the Baptist Faith & Message 2000

Affirm understanding of the University’s Statement on Human Flourishing Agree to abide by the employee handbooks, including community standards agreements
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