Library Assistant Short-Term Hourly (Temporary)

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.

E = indicates essential duties of the position

Circulation Desk: 

Circulation Data: 

Assistive Technology:

Technical Services 

General Duties:

• Provides input to develop circulation policies and procedures. (E)
• Opens and prepares library for daily use; reads and records meters; check books in and updates computer records; check change machines and photocopier to assure proper operation; turn 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 disable 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.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year of general library experience.

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.

WORK DIRECTION, LEAD AND SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  Trains and provides work directions to student workers.

CONTACTS: Co-workers, Bookstore staff, faculty, other departmental staff, security, students, and vendors. 

PHYSICAL EFFORT:   

• Light lifting and carrying books.

• Pushing and pulling carts.

• Walking and standing for extended periods of time.

• Reaching horizontally and above the shoulders to shelve and reach books.

• Bending and kneeling.

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate standard library equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Normal library environment.

• Application
• Current resume
• Letter of intent that addresses minimum and desirable qualifications.

• Each recruitment is conducted independently from others; therefore, interested parties need to submit separate complete application packages for each position they apply. 
• Applicants may be subject to passing an examination (written/technical), as appropriate to the requirements of the position. 
• Residency within a reasonable geographical area of the college may be necessary.
• Travel expenses for pre-employment interviews and employment processing will not be authorized.
• Short Term Hourly (Temporary) Employees and Professional Experts: May work up to 25 hours a week (not to exceed 100 hours per month), total not to exceed 999 hours for a total of 100 days. (Days are counted regardless of the number of hours worked per day).