Library Assistant, Access Services

Position Summary:

This is a part-time, 20 hours per week, Monday - Thursday, 6:00 PM - 11:00 PM position. Library Assistants are the first point of service for nearly everyone entering the SMJC Library building and are absolutely critical to creating a welcoming environment and ensuring all library users and visitors have an outstanding experience. Library Assistants provide high quality, friendly and effective library services to all library users and visitors, ranging from materials movement and performing routine library support operations. Reports to the User Services and Processing Librarian.

Essential Functions:

• Perform circulation desk functions (check materials in/out, collect fines, register borrowers), and rotate with team members in staffing the Circulation Desk.
• Maintain all essential library user services and processing functions, including the use of the OCLC library services platform, interlibrary loan operations, reserve procedures, and processing of library materials. As part of user services, the incumbent will ensure that circulation and reference desk areas are well maintained.
• Assist with shelving and shelf reading.
• Troubleshoot microforms machines.
• Correspond via email and fax.
• Assist in training and supervision of student assistants as needed.
• Participate in other activities as assigned, including but not limited to: processing donations, repair of library materials, organizing periodic book sales, participating in library inventory, showcase displays, and special projects.
• Participate in team meetings and projects.
• Integrate the core values of respect, integrity, compassion, justice and service in all aspects of interaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma, some college preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Word and Excel, familiar with e-mail and internet use.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Ability to work independently within a team-based environment.
• Library experience with an Integrated Library System or OCLC WMS library systems is desirable.
• Availability to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings and/or weekends when needed.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs. and push/pull a 50 lb. cart.