Library Assistant

Association for Research and Enlightenment • Virginia Beach, VA

3d • 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

• 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
• Minimum two years’ of customer service required
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite and standard office equipment required
• The ability to move between buildings on uneven ground and to use staircases in historical buildings without elevators
• Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs. of materials/supplies and transport over uneven ground on a regular basis
• Requires periods of sitting and using a computer keyboard, looking at a computer screen.

Nice To Haves

• 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

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunity for all is an essential philosophy at the A.R.E. and throughout the organization, including Atlantic University, Edgar Cayce Foundation, Cayce/Reilly School of Massage, and the A.R.E. Health Center and Spa.
• We will evaluate all applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, color, veteran status, non-disqualifying disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• At A.R.E., we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the job.
• This job description outlines the typical functions of the position, and employees with disabilities can perform these essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• We will provide accommodations unless doing so would cause an undue hardship for the employer.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of disability.
• It is the responsibility of the employee to notify their supervisor or Human Resources of the need for an accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree