Library Assistant - Access Services

Title:Library Assistant - Access Services

Position Purpose:

Performs general circulation duties including; supervising student assistants answering questions locating materials and solving problems with scanners printers and other standard library machines. Schedule requires evening (4:30 pm 1:00 am) and weekend shifts. Schedule varies during college breaks. The position is also responsible for the supervision and training of Public Service Student Assistants working at the Circulation and Audio Service Desks on a daily basis.

This position may be considered Essential Personnel in the event that:

• An emergency occurs on the Bates campus or in the vicinity that would impact Bates
• Inclement weather forces the closing of campus
• Or other emergency events deemed appropriate.

Job Duties:

• Responsible for the general operation of the Ladd Library Circulation and Audio Departments.
• Follows established Circulation procedures. Is responsible for the security of the library building at closing.
• Responsible for the accurate check-out and check-in of library materials. Proficient use of library software is required.
• Answers general questions about the use of the library materials and facilities assists patrons with research questions in the absence of reference librarians.
• Directs patrons (including: Bates College faculty staff students affiliates alumni members of the local community and patrons from Bowdoin and Colby Colleges and summer program participants) to materials and facilities contained within the library.
• Assists patrons with use of library catalog computers access to electronic resources printers microform reader/printers and audio/video equipment.
• Supervises and trains Public Service Student Assistants working at the Circulation and Audio
  Service Desks on a daily basis.
• Processes reserve materials. Assists with the processing of MaineCat and library signage.
• Answers and directs phone calls within the library.
• Maintains audio/video equipment and other standard library machines.
• Assists with maintenance of patron database.
• Handles cash for fines from Courtesy Borrowers Alumni and Affiliates.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience working in an academic library is required.

Experience

See education section.

Skills and Knowledge

• Commitment to equity and inclusion and serving the needs of a culturally and educationally diverse community.
• The ability to assist library patrons with library catalog searches.
• The ability to teach library skills and the proper use of library equipment to student assistants and patrons is required.
• Excellent communication (written verbal and presentation) skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships. Must be flexible collaborative and have a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently adapt to change and handle multiple priorities with minimal supervision.

Benefits:

Bates College offers competitive salaries excellent benefits (health dental 9% retirement contribution with potential for an additional 3% match 10 days of vacation* 13 paid holidays free parking access to library and athletic facilities & more) and a supportive collegial environment in a drug- and smoke-free workplace. *Benefits may be tied to years of service or may be prorated for employees working less than full-time or 12 months.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Bates College is committed to the principle of equal opportunity and providing an educational and work environment free from discrimination. The college prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression age disability genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses in the recruitment and admission of its students in the administration of its education policies and programs or in the recruitment of its faculty and staff. Bates College adheres to all applicable state and federal equal opportunity laws and regulations. All college faculty staff students contractors visitors and volunteers are responsible for understanding and complying with the Non-Discrimination Policy.

Inquiries concerning the colleges policies compliance with applicable laws statutes and regulations (such as Title VII Title IX and ADA/Section 504) and complaints may be directed to Gwen Lexow Title IX Officer or via email at .

About Bates:

Bates is internationally recognized as a leading liberal arts college attracting 2000 students from across the U.S. and around the world.

Since 1855 Bates has been dedicated to educating the whole person through creative and rigorous scholarship in a collaborative residential community. Committed to opportunity and excellence Bates has always admitted students without regard to gender race religion or national origin.

Cultivating intellectual discovery and informed civic action Bates prepares leaders sustained by a love of learning and zeal for responsible stewardship of the wider world. Bates engages the forces intellectual trends demographic changes and technology that are transforming higher education and the world into which our students graduate.

Bates has highly competitive admissions graduates over 90 percent of its entering students and more than half of its alumni earn graduate degrees. Bates employs 200 faculty members and 550 staff.

The college is proud of deep roots in the Lewiston/Auburn community Maines second-largest urban area with a population of approximately 65000. Bates is located on a beautiful 133-acre traditional New England campus in Lewiston an emerging city with an entrepreneurial climate a lively arts scene and a dynamic business community. Bates is 35 miles north of Portland 140 miles north of Boston and 350 miles north of New York City.