Library Assistant
Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc.•Virginia Beach, VA
•Onsite
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Library Manager, the Library Assistant provides reference and circulation services, participates in collection development, and creates and presents programs. Weekend availability and ability to work a flexible schedule is required. This position supports the A.R.E. Library as the destination on campus for the study of physical, mental, and spiritual wellness concepts found in the Edgar Cayce material and wisdom traditions from around the world.
Requirements
- Minimum two years’ of customer service required
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and standard office equipment required
- The Library Assistant will interact with library patrons with a welcoming presence and a spirit of helpfulness
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication with both staff and the public is essential
- Ability to work independently, with variety, and with attention to detail
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s Degree in relevant discipline preferred or equivalent education and/or work experience; relevant and equivalent work experience includes volunteer work, internships, freelance work, and transferable skills
- Minimum two years’ of library experience preferred
- Experience with library circulation software preferred, not required
Responsibilities
- Handles patron requests and phone calls at the circulation desk
- Provides basic reference services and technology support for patrons, and refers more complex requests to the Library Manager
- Assists patrons with library digital services
- Handles payments for library fines, fees and services
- Registers patrons for new library accounts and maintains patron records
- Shelves library materials
- Circulates materials using the library’s software
- Assists with planning, presenting, and evaluating public programs that explain the use of library resources
- Creates displays of library materials to encourage patron browsing
- Recommends books for purchase based on patron requests and an awareness of current or popular topics of interest that align with the Library’s collection
- Processes new acquisitions
- Performs minor repair to library items and recommends items for replacement
- Other relevant duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
