Student Library Assistant (SDM)

JOB SUMMARY: The Student Library Assistant provides paraprofessional support to staff when needed, assisting with circulation, reserve materials, and copy room management.

CHARACTERISTIC JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keep a presence at the Learning Resource Center circulation desk.
• Maintain records of library materials returned, issued, and renewed.
• Answer routine inquiries.
• Administer the PaperCut printing system.
• Provide troubleshooting assistance in the copy room, and ensure that proper paper levels are maintained in LRC copiers/printers.
• Shelve books.
• Provide assistance to patrons in locating reserve and reference materials.
• Provide access and supervise use of group study rooms.

EOE/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Excellent organizational skills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Must demonstrate the motor skills required of all LECOM medical school students as specified in the Health & Technical Standards section of the student handbook;
• Maintaining an established work schedule;
• Ability to be self-reliant and follow instructions;
• Maintaining confidentiality of work related information and materials;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships;
• The ability to accept work requests  from other managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner and to independently answer such requests;
• The ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
• The ability  to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM in a timely fashion; and
• Be able to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the Institution’s needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be currently enrolled as a student at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.