Library Assistant II (Circulation)
About The Position
Savannah State University seeks qualified applicants for Library Assistant. This position performs a variety of specialized, skilled, clerical and /or paraprofessional library activities in support of the Circulation Department. Provides assistance to students and faculty at the Circulation Desk; assists library patrons with locating and retrieving resources. Creates promotional materials and library displays; documents gate count and personal reference transaction statistics. Assists library users with computer, copier/printer, and other equipment trouble-shooting; communicates payment and/or return of overdue items. Performs collection maintenance tasks, including occasional shifting, collection inventories, and related follow-up work, shelving and shelf reading. Assists patrons with ready-reference and directional questions; refers patrons to appropriate personnel. Charges and discharges library materials including GIL Express and interlibrary loan materials. Some evening and occasional weekend work is required. May be directed to perform job related tasks other than those specifically delineated in this description. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Requirements
- Associates degree; bachelor’s degree preferred
- One year of related clerical/customer service experience
- Ability to communicate and work with faculty, staff and students
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and deal tactfully and courteously with library patrons
- Must be computer literate
- Requires knowledge of library operations and library services as it relates to a College or University
- Ability to perform clerical tasks accurately with close attention to detail
- Good customer service skills
- Knowledge of library applications related to integrated library systems and policies related to circulation of library materials
Nice To Haves
- bachelor’s degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Provides assistance to students and faculty at the Circulation Desk
- Assists library patrons with locating and retrieving resources
- Creates promotional materials and library displays
- Documents gate count and personal reference transaction statistics
- Assists library users with computer, copier/printer, and other equipment trouble-shooting
- Communicates payment and/or return of overdue items
- Performs collection maintenance tasks, including occasional shifting, collection inventories, and related follow-up work, shelving and shelf reading
- Assists patrons with ready-reference and directional questions
- Refers patrons to appropriate personnel
- Charges and discharges library materials including GIL Express and interlibrary loan materials
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
