Part-time Circulation Assistant

Position Summary

Staff the circulation desk and assist Library patrons.

• An on-line application
• Current résumé
• Copy of high school diploma or equivalent or college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)

Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a Windows based automated library system (including circulation of materials, Reserve items, interlibrary loan and the creation and maintenance of a borrower database).
• Accept interlibrary loan requests for books and articles from students and faculty.
• Sort and shelve library materials returned in bookdrop and used within the Library.
• Access institutional online system (Banner) for student information; place and remove Library Holds on student academic records.
• Greet and provide general information and assistance to students, faculty, staff and community customers.
• Assist students with Pharos networked printing (Print Card Dispenser, Print Manager, etc.).
• Assist students with STARS, MyCalhoun, and Blackboard.
• Assist students with online Library database access and EBSCOhost eBook access (emailing, printing, my account, etc.).
• Perform procedures for opening and closing the Library.
• Assist librarian in creating a list in MS Word of new Brewer Library books.
• Assist in withdrawing or relocating records for titles in Horizon, and other technical services processes with training provided.
• Assist in vacuuming/cleaning computer hardware including student workstations, VIP Room computers weekly.
• Read assigned book shelves (Book Stacks, Popular Book Shelf, and Child Development Shelf) and periodical shelves regularly.
• Troubleshoot equipment problems, including Xerox copier, Pharos printing system, and report any issues to full time staff.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School diploma or equivalent is required.

• Ability to put books and materials from the floor and cart onto shelves, lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to move a book truck with books weighing as much as 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others as a member of a team.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary, occasionally swapping evenings with Wednesday/Thursday part time circulation assistant.
• Ability to apply sound judgment and common sense in handling unusual and/or stressful situations at the Circulation Desk or in the Library.
• Ability to follow established policies and work as a member of a team.
• Ability to put books, objects, and materials from the floor and cart onto shelves, lifting up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office programs for basic computer work.
• Skill in operating a mouse to control a computer.
• Skill in operating a computer.
• Customer Service Orientation- A focus on being friendly and patient in responding to customer needs.
• Knowledge of community college policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of Library of Congress call numbers.
• Knowledge of Banner System and or a similar system.
• Knowledge of how wireless systems work.
• Knowledge of social media platforms and techniques.
• Skill in utilizing a multi-line phone system.
• Skill in operating a fax machine, copier, scanner, calculator printer, and typewriter.
• Skill in operating AV equipment.
• Skill in operating microfilm and microfiche reader.
• Skill in current student technologies used at the college.
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere to prescribed routines.
• Ability to operate an Integrated Library System such as Horizon.
• Ability to use Adobe Software.
• Ability to make decisions based on correspondence, data or other information.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize issues.
• Ability to utilize email systems to communicate information.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision/work independently.
• Ability to operate in a professional manner at all times.
• Ability to operate Banner.
• Ability to operate a web browser and navigate the internet.
• Conscientious-wanting to care about how work is done and wanting to do a good job.
• Initiative- responding to downtime by taking responsibility to do other work.
• A focus on details.

Part-Time position not eligible for benefits.