CIRCULATION ASSISTANT - FWS

Library Assistant

To assist the library patrons, Midwestern faculty and staff, and the library services team, by providing routine clerical work to ensure a quality library experience for all.

Essential Functions

• Assist patrons in the use of the library's resources by charging/discharging items in the regular stacks, reserve books, computers, videos, and Interlibrary Loans.
• Retrieve materials from the Library Annex and Remote Storage Collection as needed for research.
• Assist disabled persons in the use and retrieval of library resources.
• Process new materials for circulation such as books, videos, CDs, etc.
• Assist in the annual binding of periodicals.
• Send copies of table of content pages of selected journals to professors, as requested.
• Assist in the display, shelving, and filing of periodicals.
• Help with the maintenance and storage of association minutes from the states for which our seminary is responsible.
• Shelve books and materials as necessary to maintain an orderly library, including books, videos, tapes, etc.
• Cooperate as a team member with the library staff in performing any duty essential to the achievement of efficient library operations, such as communication, troubleshooting, and decision making.
• Take part in staff meetings as arranged by the Dean of Library Services.
• Open and lock up the library in the absence of other library personnel.
• Open and distribute library mail in the absence of library secretary.
• Additional tasks as assigned by library personnel.

Working Conditions

• No more than twenty (20) hours per week
• Varying schedule including some evenings and weekends.
• Quiet shared space environment

Qualifications / Requirements

Must be current student of MBTS or Spurgeon College, and

Must qualify for the federal work study program via FAFSA

Include, but not limited to

• Christian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God.
• High School diploma or equivalent, required.
• Bachelor's or Seminary degree, preferred.
• One year library experience, preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including proper phone etiquette.
• Able to maintain courtesy, composure and wisdom when dealing with sensitive issues and during all contact with library patrons and fellow staff members.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to use library software necessary for online catalog searches, interlibrary loans, and circulation. Training is provided.
• Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the library.
• Must understand the dynamics of academic and Southern Baptist life.
• Strong attention to detail
• Punctual and dependable work ethic
• Positive attitude, with a desire and willingness to learn.
• Must be able to pass background screening, including driving record.
• Eligible to work in the United States

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to sit or stand for periods of time at a desk or computer station.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.