FWS - Library Assistant

Job Description

The Library Assistant provides administrative support to the associates of the Traurig Library at Post University. This position requires approval from financial aid for Federal Work Study.

Location : Post University Main Campus - Library

Supervisor : Tracy Ralston, Library Director

Rate of Pay : Minimum Wage

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The primary responsibility of the Library Assistant is to assist with the daily operations of the Post University Library which includes, but is not limited to :

Covering night shifts when needed

Mail check-in and shelving when needed

Circulation¾check in / out / renew books and visual materials for patrons¾check for overdue books

Shelve returned books / magazines (upper and lower level)

OPAC¾assign library cards, assist patrons how to use the online catalog

Customer service¾answer phones

Check in / shelve government documents

Show patrons how to use online databases

Interlibrary loan assistance

Assist with items that faculty / staff put on reserve

Discard old newspapers

Copiers¾make changes for patrons, troubleshooting

Printer troubleshooting

Videos and DVDs¾help patrons with video / DVD location in the upper library

Shelf-read books / videos / DVDs / CDs to make sure they are in shelf order

Law Collection¾direct patrons to law collection, help find law documents

Ready reference and directional questions assistance

Special projects when needed by Library staff, ex. : inventory of the collection

This position requires approximately 10 - 25 hours per week.

Minimum Skills, Training, and Attributes

Must be a current student at Post University

MS Office experience a plus.

Clerical experience (Filing, Alphabetizing)

Candidate will pay attention to detail

Job experience preferable, especially working with the public and answering phones

How This Position Will Benefit You as a Student

The job duties hone the students' interpersonal skills, garner computer / data entry capabilities, management expertise, and critical thinking abilities. Special projects vary, but all duties are detail-oriented, and teach the student organizational and time management skills. Duties are varied and extensive, covering all departments of the library including reference assistance to other students, offering cataloging and processing assistance to the library staff, and covering night shifts.

This opportunity is open to Post University students only.

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