ST Library Aide - Douglas

Cochise College•Douglas Campus, AZ

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Student – Library Aide is responsible for providing support to the Library Department by performing a variety of computer, clerical, and library duties in a college library, and providing general information and assistance to students and staff. This position operates all computers, printers and software applicable to the library, including use of internet, library operating system, word processing, desktop publishing and spreadsheet applications. The aide will assist students and staff in using online databases, locating and checking out books and materials, and will help instruct them in the use of networked computers and related resources. Additional duties include operating equipment like the WEPA printer, microfiche readers, and copy machine, performing clerical duties, processing and maintaining library materials, entering records and files, checking out computers, books, and reference materials. The role also involves assisting with periodic inventories, ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment, and managing the disposal of materials. Maintaining the physical appearance and orderliness of the library, including shelving books and periodicals, and pulling materials for repair or discard are also key responsibilities. The aide will monitor the library and computer lab and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Enrollment at Cochise College with a minimum of 6 credits per semester and 3 credits in the summer
Possess and maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or higher
Students attending Cochise College on an F-1 Visa require full-time enrollment with a minimum of 12 credits per semester and six credits in the summer
Knowledge of and ability to follow college policies and procedures
Knowledge of current technologies and word processing, database, presentation, and spreadsheet software, specifically Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of the proper operation of and the ability to use personal computers and standard office equipment
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, and to relate to others in a professional, helpful manner
Ability to relate to a diverse population and to maintain composure when faced with difficult situations
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, other department staff, students and the public

Responsibilities

Operates all computers, printers and software applicable to the library, including use of internet, library operating system, word processing, desktop publishing and spreadsheet applications
Assists students and staff in using online databases
Assists staff and students to locate and check out books and materials
Assists in the instruction of staff and students in the use and operation of networked computers, software and related resources
Operates equipment such as the WEPA printer, microfiche readers, and copy machine
Performs a variety of clerical duties, including processing and maintaining library materials, entering records and files, checkout of computers in computer labs, books and related reference materials
Helps conduct periodic inventories of book collection, materials, software and equipment as assigned
Participates in ordering and maintaining supplies and equipment, store and discard materials according to standard procedures
Helps maintain the physical appearance and ease of use of the library
Evaluates and maintains orderliness of shelved materials, shelve books, periodicals and newspapers, pulls and routes materials in need of mending, binding, repairing, or discarding
Monitors the library and the computer lab
Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor