Student Library Assistant Description (STF3315)

Hutchinson Community College•Hutchinson, KS

About The Position

Student Library Assistants manage the library circulation desk, help students, faculty, staff, and community users find information, and answer phone calls. They check materials in and out, renew circulating and Reserve materials, process print newspapers, journals, and magazines for public use, and maintain the order and appearance of the collection by gathering, sorting, shelving, and shelf-reading items. They also help maintain library spaces and equipment, report maintenance or security issues, and may assist with projects, displays, events, and other staff-directed tasks. Students may work on homework or read during scheduled hours once assigned duties are complete. This is a part-time, nonexempt support staff position that is not benefit eligible and is at-will. The hourly rate is commensurate with qualifications, as determined by HutchCC administration. Essential functions and physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation. The college may revise job responsibilities as needed; the announcement does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Ability to accept supervision and instruction and work effectively with students, staff, and faculty.
Exceptional customer service skills and a friendly, inviting, dedicated personality.
Excellent time-management skills.
General computer skills, including typing, database searching, and navigation.
Ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
Ability to perform the essential functions and physical and mental qualifications with or without reasonable accommodation.
Manual dexterity to dial a telephone, enter data into a computer, and operate additional office equipment.
Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material, with or without vision aids, and visual acuity to view a computer terminal.
Ability to hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone.
Ability to speak audibly and clearly in person and on the telephone.
Ability to use appropriate judgment and apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations.
Ability to understand words and respond effectively and appropriately.
Ability to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds may be required.
Ability to work in a medium indoor and outdoor work environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with library automation systems.

Responsibilities

Assist library users with basic reference, resource, directional, and technology questions.
Check out, check in, and renew circulating library materials and Reserve items.
Process print newspapers, journals, and magazines for public use.
Answer and direct phone calls.
Gather, sort, and shelve library items.
Shelf-read to ensure items have the proper call number and are in order.
Straighten shelves and spot-check books for damage.
Search the stacks for missing items.
Report maintenance or security problems.
Perform minor repairs on lightly damaged items.
Keep copiers and printers supplied with paper.
Wipe down tables and chairs, dust shelves, and sweep as part of daily cleaning.
Assist library staff with special projects, displays, events, and other tasks.
Arrive on time, attend work regularly, and successfully complete position responsibilities.
Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.