Library Assistant

Keiser University • Clearwater, FL

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About The Position

The Library Assistant is responsible for maintaining the collection, following library policy, and maintaining a high quality collection of relevant print and electronic educational materials that support Keiser's academic offerings. The Library Assistant is responsible for performing routine inspection work associated with control of books/films/periodicals and shelving library materials in a library, and providing administrative support to the Library. This includes processing new materials, sorting and shelving books, locating materials for students, instructing patrons on using reference sources and automated systems, answering routine inquiries, maintaining records, assisting librarians with collection maintenance, opening and closing the library, securing equipment, and performing clerical activities. The role also involves maintaining library equipment, instructing patrons on its use, and other duties as assigned. Specific tasks include using computers for data entry and retrieval, indexing information resources, answering inquiries, providing customer service, cataloging and classifying materials, arranging library materials, packaging items for shipment, maintaining records, and issuing identification documents.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education

Responsibilities

• Performs routine inspection work associated with control of books/films/periodicals and shelving library materials in a library
• Provides Administrative support to the Library.
• Process new materials including books, audiovisual materials, and computer software
• Sort books, publications, and other items according to established procedure and return them to shelves, files, or other designated storage areas
• Locate library materials for students, including books, periodicals, tape cassettes, Braille volumes, and pictures
• Instruct patrons on how to use reference sources, card catalogs, and automated information systems
• Answer routine inquiries, and refer students in need of professional assistance to librarians
• Maintain records of items received, stored, issued, and returned, and file catalog cards according to system used
• Provide assistance to librarians in the maintenance of collections of books, periodicals, magazines, newspapers, and audiovisual and other materials
• Open and close library during specified hours and secure library equipment, such as computers and audiovisual (AV) equipment
• Perform clerical activities, such as answering phones, sorting mail, filing, typing, word processing, and photocopying and mailing out material
• Maintain library equipment, such as photocopiers, scanners, and computers, and instruct patrons in proper use of such equipment
• Use computers to enter, access or retrieve data
• Index information resources
• Sort books, publications, or other items
• Answer customer or public inquiries
• Provide customer service
• Catalog or classify materials or artifacts
• Classify information according to content or purpose
• Arrange library materials
• Package goods for shipment or storage
• Maintain records, reports, or files
• Issue identification documents to employees, members, or visitor

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED