Library Assistant II

Locates, shelves, and reshelves manuscripts, books, photography, art, flat files, personal effects, and other visual materials for patrons in a secure, closed-stacks library and archive. Performs all Circulation Desk functions and has several desk shifts each week. Trains at and serves as backup at Reception. Assists patrons with creating requests for duplication orders of collection materials and assists Circulation Librarian in processing the orders. After training, performs basic preservation tasks and assists patrons with materials handling. Answers directional and minor reference questions in the Reading Room and may assist with Reading Room orientations for new patrons. Assists with training of Work Study students and Student Assistants. Locates and pulls materials for use in the classrooms, helps with the set up and take down of classroom materials, and may assist with materials selection and classroom instruction. Assists with Library Storage Facility material requests by inputting requests, routing of requests when materials arrive, and strapping and preparing materials for return. Helps foster a welcoming research environment that centers on accessibility, while also safeguarding collection materials and revisits policies with the team to ensure alignment with National Standards and current best practices. Serves as the primary staff member for pulling materials and support at service points on Saturdays. Trained to open and close the Reading Room with required closing responsibilities. Participates in occasional cross-departmental projects as assigned. Other duties as assigned.