Part-time Library Assistant, Library Services

Tyler Junior College•TJC Central Campus, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Library Assistant provides customer service and general operational support for the Learning Commons. This position assists students, employees, and other patrons with library resources and services while helping maintain a welcoming, organized, and effective learning environment. This is a part-time position and can work up to 18 hours per week.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
One year of college experience
Customer Service
Organizational Skills
Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities.
Regular and punctual attendance is an essential function of each employee.
Must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands.
Candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working in a library

Responsibilities

Guide patrons on library resources, including online databases and research tools
Answer questions related to library resources, policies, procedures, and workshops
Provide information regarding all departments housed in the building
Assist patrons in checking out and returning library materials
Collect fines for overdue items or monies for damaged/lost materials
Help maintain reserve materials
Answer phone courteously and politely and take accurate messages as needed
Assist with processing journals and magazines
Complete opening/closing duties of the building based on work schedule
Provide desk coverage and greet patrons in a friendly manner
Shelve books and reorganize any that are out of order
Check book drops for any returned books
Maintain confidentiality
Conduct an hourly headcount to maintain an accurate record of library attendance
Assist with clerical tasks and maintain orderliness of workstation
Keep supply areas tidy and organized
Perform hand-delivery of mail to other campus offices
Support department staff with special projects or events as needed
Attend staff meetings and trainings
Perform light cleaning duties such as dusting, cleaning tables, pushing in chairs, throwing away trash, etc.
Help maintain a quiet, respectful, and clean study environment
Promote Learning Commons student support services