Library Assistant (Hourly)

Austin Community College District•Northridge, CA

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Community College is seeking a Library Assistant (Hourly) to report to the Head Librarian. This role is responsible for performing circulation desk computer operations and assisting patrons with directional information. The position involves working at the circulation desk, checking materials in and out, answering phones, and making phone contact with other Library Services departments. Responsibilities include collecting money and giving receipts for fines, releasing student records on hold, opening and/or closing the library, keeping statistics, monitoring the security system, maintaining library equipment, and handling mail when appropriate. The role also involves performing office duties such as word processing, data entry, maintaining files, processing mail, and duplication. The Library Assistant will gather, compile, and enter data, producing routine reports and documents, and create various informational materials. They will also operate office equipment like copiers and fax machines. Specific duties include circulation desk tasks such as checking materials in/out, collecting fines, updating patron records, answering the phone, and removing student holds. Collection and stack maintenance duties, including shelving, shelf reading, and light cleaning, are also part of the role. The position supports Librarians and other Library Assistants, completes word processing and data entry, and assists with other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Maintain an established work schedule.
Effectively use interpersonal and communication skills.
Effectively use organizational and planning skills.
Enter data, maintain files, and perform other clerical duties.
Effective customer-orientation when working with a multicultural population.
Ability to file accurately – numerically and alphabetically.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to understand and follow detailed instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to perform quality customer service at a public service desk.
Ability to conform to an established work schedule.
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
Subject to standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling.
Ability to lift and carry up to 35 pounds and maneuver book trucks.
Work safely and follow safety rules.
Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
As required by the US Department of Education, employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes.
If this position is identified as a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified, trained, and provided resources for reporting.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Library of Congress Classification System.
Experience with online circulation systems such as SirsiDynix.
Library customer service experience.
Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.
May also use social media, work with desktop publishing, and update webpages.
Related work experience in a Library or Bookstore.

Responsibilities

Perform circulation desk computer operations and assist patrons with directional information.
Work at the circulation desk; check materials in and out.
Answer the phone and make phone contact with other Library Services departments regarding circulation desk functions.
Collect money and give receipts for fines; release student records which have been placed on hold.
Open and/or close library; keep statistics; monitor security system, maintain library equipment, and pick up, sort and deliver mail when appropriate.
Perform office duties including word processing, data entry, maintaining files, processing mail, and duplication.
Gather, compile, and enter data, producing routine reports and documents.
Produce handouts, fliers, newsletters, brochures, manuals, and other documents.
Respond to and/or direct inquiries in person or on the telephone.
Input budget figures, prepare requisitions, log and track expenditures, take payments, or issue invoices or bills.
Maintain tracking systems and logs.
Operate office equipment such as copiers and fax machines.
Perform circulation desk duties: including checking materials in/out, collecting fines, updating patron records, answering the phone, and removing student holds.
Perform collection and stack maintenance duties: including shelving of materials, shelf reading, light cleaning, and other assigned tasks.
Provide support for Librarians and Library Assistants.
Complete word processing and data entry tasks.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Complete other duties, and special projects, as assigned.