General Information

Position Title: Armstrong Library Assistant
Control Number: 000323
Reports To: 000324
Position Title Department Name
Circulations Services Manager Library and Information Services
Department Name: Library and Information Services
Location: Library and Information Services
Date Prepared: May-95
Exempt: No

Primary Purpose

Assists library patrons in the use of the library and library materials, performs general circulation responsibilities, and supervises the library when the Science Library Supervisor is not present.

Responsibilities

Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.

Assists patrons in the use of the library and library materials.


Helps patrons locate reference materials, instructs patrons in the use of reference indexes and tools, including computer-readable databases.


Assists patrons at the circulation/reserve desk.  Prepares material for reserve shelf. 


Supervises the Science Library when the Science Library Supervisor is not present, mainly evenings and weekends.


Opens and closes the library as schedule requires.  Assists patrons in preparing interlibrary loan requests, including verifying source by searching indexes. 


Orders articles via phone from out-of-state supplier. 


Handles science interlibrary loan requests from Starr Interlibrary Loan Department. 


Prepares current periodicals for bindery shipments; later checks in the bound volumes.


Aids patrons in the use of microfiche and copier machines. 


Maintains machines.


Assists in checking in new books.  Assists in shelving library materials and helps maintain an orderly collection. 


Assists in searching for missing books. 


Assists in supervising and training student assistants. 


Accounts for cash and departmental charges.

Education & Training

Associate's degree or equivalent experience.

Experience

Previous library experience preferred.

Knowledge

Knowledge of online system, general library procedures and reference tools helpful.

Other

Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with students and faculty.

 
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