Library Assistant II

Mercer University•Macon, GA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University is hiring a Library Assistant II for Tarver Library on its Macon, Georgia campus. The position provides front-line circulation service in a team-based environment, with daily guidance from the Circulation Manager. The role includes consistent evening shifts until 10 p.m. and Saturday shifts, and is performed in person.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Foundational knowledge of Microsoft products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
At least one year of library experience or direct customer service experience.
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with patrons and colleagues in person, electronically, and by telephone.
Ability to operate and troubleshoot office equipment, including photocopiers, microform reader/printers, computers, and printers.
Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel to maintain records and prepare reports.
Ability to use web editing software to create, modify, and publish web content.
Ability to use an integrated library system for circulation, notices, holds or recalls, basic processing, and statistical data.
Ability to schedule, train, and supervise student assistants and evaluate their work.
Ability to move boxes and materials weighing up to 30 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to push fully loaded book trucks and reach and bend to shelve library materials, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to produce accurate work, organize work, set and adjust priorities, and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to work as part of a team and cooperatively with colleagues.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education and appropriate library work experience.
Experience with Alma / Ex-Libris library management system.
Up to one year of library experience, with preference for academic library experience.
Experience using an integrated library system.
Experience with HTML or web content software such as Plone.
Demonstrated efficiency with Word and Excel.
Experience troubleshooting basic computer technology problems.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Provide front-line circulation service to library patrons.
Operate a web-based circulation system and provide reserve services.
Open and close the library building.
Assist with training and supervising student assistants.
Shelve and move library materials.
Monitor patron and building security during assigned hours.
Communicate with patrons and colleagues in person, electronically, and by telephone to provide customer service.
Operate and troubleshoot office equipment, including photocopiers, microform reader/printers, computers, and printers.
Use Microsoft Word and Excel to maintain records and prepare reports.
Use web editing software to create, modify, and publish web content.
Use the integrated library system to circulate materials, prepare notices, place holds or recalls, conduct basic processing, and obtain statistical data.
Schedule, train, and supervise student assistants and evaluate their work.
Organize work, adjust priorities, produce accurate work, and use independent judgment to make appropriate decisions.
Work cooperatively with colleagues as part of a team to maintain a positive work environment.