Library Assistant

Post University•Waterbury, CT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Library Assistant provides administrative support to the associates of the Traurig Library at Post University. Location: Post University Main Campus - Library Supervisor: Tracy Ralston, Library Director Rate of Pay: Minimum Wage The primary responsibility of the Library Assistant is to assist with the daily operations of the Post University Library which includes, but is not limited to: This position requires approximately 10 - 25 hours per week.

Requirements

Must be a current student at Post University
Clerical experience (Filing, Alphabetizing)
Candidate will pay attention to detail
Job experience preferable, especially working with the public and answering phones

Nice To Haves

MS Office experience a plus.

Responsibilities

Covering night shifts when needed
Mail check-in and shelving when needed
Circulation¾check in/out/renew books and visual materials for patrons¾check for overdue books
Shelve returned books/magazines (upper and lower level)
OPAC¾assign library cards, assist patrons how to use the online catalog
Customer service¾answer phones
Check in/shelve government documents
Show patrons how to use online databases
Interlibrary loan assistance
Assist with items that faculty/staff put on reserve
Discard old newspapers
Copiers¾make changes for patrons, troubleshooting
Printer troubleshooting
Videos and DVDs¾help patrons with video/DVD location in the upper library
Shelf-read books/videos/DVDs/CDs to make sure they are in shelf order
Law Collection¾direct patrons to law collection, help find law documents
Ready reference and directional questions assistance
Special projects when needed by Library staff, ex.: inventory of the collection