Library Asst

This role will greet & assist students and employees while performing daily tasks in the library. Responsibility of the successful completion of a variety of assigned tasks and projects supporting the Access, Collection Management, Information & Instruction and Special Services departments.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Responsible to the assigned administrator and has a support responsibility to all other departments and college/university personnel as necessary.
• Responsible for the supervision of work study students as assigned.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist patrons in identifying or locating materials; referring patrons to either information sources or Library faculty in an efficient, helpful, and courteous manner; review material and information requests for errors and difficulties according to approved Library standards
• Monitor monetary transactions by maintaining fines and fees collection, recording and balancing cash drawers, and prepare deposits.
• Order materials, verify invoices and materials received; maintain and prepare complete and accurate statistical reports as assigned; perform materials accessioning, processing and repairs.
• Verify donation lists and materials received; maintain and prepare complete and accurate statistical reports as assigned
• Perform data entry through additions, deletions, and modifications to various library databases, records and accounts, both computerized and manual; verify accuracy and completeness of data.
• Perform clerical duties on a variety of office equipment including computer workstations, printers, photocopiers, fax machines; maintain familiarity with campus software, library utilities software, and technological advances that increase the efficiency of operations; troubleshoot library equipment and refer unresolved problems to appropriate individual.
• Performs all responsibilities in a manner that fully complies with Palmer’s Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to perform assigned duties with time pressures and frequent interruptions.
• Ability to maintain multiple projects at one time.
• Ability to utilize general office equipment and other necessary equipment.
• Ability to utilize personal computer and various software packages, including Library based software.
• Ability to analyze and resolve difficult problems.
• Ability to work independently and autonomously.
• Ability to calculate and analyze numerical data.
• Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to sit and use computer workstation for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work various hours as job requires.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school degree or equivalent plus two years additional schooling; one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated customer service skills.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Performs sedentary to light work in a ventilated, lighted, and temperature controlled office setting.
• Frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, sit, lift light objects (up to 25 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the workday.