Library Student Assistant

Description:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide assistance at the Circulation Desk

• Check out, check in, and renew library materials
• Assist library patrons with basic reference questions and use of computers, photocopier, and other equipment
• Receive payments of fines and fees
• Update patron information and create accounts for new patrons
• Offer directions and referrals when appropriate
• Issue visitor parking permits
• Answer the telephone and direct callers

Attend to library upkeep

• Tidy resource areas
• Implement opening and closing procedures as needed

Participate in collection maintenance

• Shelve materials
• Targeted shelf-reading of most circulated sections
• Process holds
• Regularly monitor circulating collections for items that require repair
• Perform basic repairs as recommended by librarian

Additional special projects and tasks as assigned

• Projects and tasks are assigned based on individual's overall workload, schedule, and skills
• Examples include the interlibrary loan program, book sales, digital projects, collection inventory, deaccessioning, and catalog maintenance

QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree or equivalent; demonstrated organizational and time management skills; basic computer competency; careful attention to detail; adept at working flexibly in a team environment; ability to work in a multi-cultural and diverse environment. Must have student status at Lancaster Theological Seminary.