Library Circulation Desk Attendant

Library Circulation Desk Attendant
Part-time

Position Description:
Under direct supervision of the Library Director the Library Circulation Desk Attendant is primarily responsible for managing the library services desk while providing excellent customer service for library patrons.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Opening tasks:

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  Log-in computers
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  Check outside book deposit for materials
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  Check-in returned materials
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  Shelve library materials
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  Prepare library facility for opening
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  Open student lounge and adjacent restrooms on Mondays during the academic year
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  Open student lounge classrooms adjacent restrooms during holidays and summer hours

Closing tasks:

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  Log-out computers
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  Secure library facility
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  Secure student lounge classrooms adjacent restrooms during holidays and summer hours
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  Set alarms

Library Services Desk tasks:

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  Create and maintain an organized professional and friendly environment in the library
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  Circulate library materials
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  Provide reference and research assistance
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  Provide library instruction
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  Provide reader advisory services
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  Assist users with computer hardware and software programs including Microsoft operating system integrated library software (Athena) online library research databases Equitrac copier accounting software and Microsoft Office
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  Assist users with library equipment including: digital imager/photo copier and the microfilm reader/printer
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  Evaluate outside patron applications file applications and assign library cards for new students and community patrons
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  Provide security for materials
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  Provide orientation for student Library Public Services Assistants

Materials maintenance:

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  Shelve library materials
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  Check carrels for library materials not in compliance with terms of use
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  Process new books and AV materials for circulation
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  Search database for titles of donated books not in collection
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  Mend worn materials
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  Shelf read collection
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  Inventory collection

Reserves:

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  Locate and retrieve materials from stacks and vertical files at professors request
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  Identify materials selected for reserve use
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  Organize reserve materials for ease of access by course number
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  Maintain vertical files for preservation of journal articles and other materials
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  Re-shelve/re-file all reserve books and materials at the end of semester

Archives:

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  File faculty minutes and official seminary publications

Accounting:

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  Maintain student accounts for copying/printing (managed by Equitrac computer program)
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  Collect fees for overdue materials copies and used book sales
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  Count cash and coins for fees and used book sales and deliver to business office

Statistics:

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  Maintain record of daily use of periodicals by titles
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  Talley daily reference book usage
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  Talley daily usage of stack books consulted but not checked out

Other:

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  Function as Library Director in his absence.
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  Collaborate with Library Director on decisions effecting library services
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  Research and investigate new and improved ways of providing services to patrons
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  Answer a wide variety of patron requests
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  Assist in building maintenance
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  Other duties as assigned

Desired Minimum Qualifications:

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  A Bachelor degree is preferred but an AA degree in library technology or equivalent is acceptable
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  One year work experience in a library
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  Ability to perform a wide variety of circulation services
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  Working knowledge of a theological bibliography
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  Ability to provide reference and research assistance in a theological library
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  Ability to provide library instruction in a theological library
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  Ability to provide reader advisory services in a theological library
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  Ability to perform help desk level services for computer hardware and related software programs including: Microsoft XP operating system integrated library system software (Athena) online library research databases Equitrac copier accounting software and Microsoft Office
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  Ability to perform help desk level services for library equipment including: digital imager/photo copier and the microfilm reader/printer
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  Working knowledge of MARC and Library of Congress classification system
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  Ability to provide excellent customer service to all library patrons
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  Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
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  Accuracy and careful attention to detail
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  Excellent organizational and time-management skills
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  Ability to establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with individuals from diverse cultures disciplines and perspectives
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  Desire and ability to represent WSC in a positive and professional manner and to be able to articulate the confessional beliefs of the seminary
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  Profession of Christian faith