[Libs-Or] Marylhurst Job Opening: Access Services Library Assistant

[Nancy Hoover]

*JOB TITLE*:                          Access Services Library Assistant

*DEPARTMENT**: *                 Library

*REPORTS TO**:                     *Access Services Manager*       *


*CLASSIFICATION**:*           Full-Time, Non-Exempt



*PURPOSE OF POSITION**:  *Supports the afternoon and evening operations in
Access Services including day to day coverage and operations of the
Circulation Desk, enforcing library circulation and reserve policies,
working with patrons and helping them use and locate library materials,
preparing incoming and outgoing consortium borrowing materials, performing
all aspects of interlibrary loan processes, overseeing student workers,
ordering supplies, keeping signage and communications current.



*ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:*

1.        Circulation Desk Duties: communicate with patrons, enforce library
circulation policies, staff the circulation desk, provide evening support to
patrons, serve as ranking library staff member for evening and Sunday shift,
collaborate with the Access Services Manager on circulation procedure and
policy, assist in maintaining patron records, process cash and credit card
transactions, manage study carrel assignments.

2.        Oversee and direct student workers at circulation; train students
in areas of Access Services including Summit and ILL.

3.        Manage hold shelf, general stacks maintenance and stack signage in
coordination with the Access Services Manager.

4.        Prepare outgoing materials for Summit borrowing, receive incoming
Summit items, run periodic reconciliation reports, communicate and trouble
shoot issues with Summit libraries when necessary.

5.        Search, order, receive, and process interlibrary loan materials
via OCLC; send and transmit documents via Ariel, fax or USPS; track usage
and copyright using OCLC software.

6.        Order and distribute supplies; create and track purchase orders,
maintain library supply closet including toner for copiers, copier
maintenance and troubleshooting.

7.        Maintain neat and clutter-free environment for the entire
building.



*REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES**:*

1.        Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred.

2.        Experience working in a library preferred; experience in
circulation a plus.

3.        Knowledge of circulation functions of integrated library systems,
preferably Innovative Interfaces, Inc.

4.        Must be highly organized, able to problem solve, provide excellent
customer service, and thrive in an environment of change.

5.        Ability to work independently within the framework of a team
environment.

6.        Excellent PC skills; ability to learn new software and keep
current with new technologies.

7.        Attention to detail required.

8.        Ability to lift up to 30 lbs., tolerate dust, push and pull fully
loaded carts, bend, squat, reach, and use step stools.



*POSITION HOURS**:  *Sunday 10am - 7pm; Monday-Thursday 1pm - 10pm.


Link to website:
http://marylhurst.edu/humanresources/accessserviceslibraryassistant2010.php


-- 
Nancy Hoover
University Librarian
Marylhurst University
Marylhurst, OR 97036
503-699-6261
nhoover at marylhurst.edu
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