Circulation Assistant - Library Services

Reports to

Director of Library Services

Department

Library Student Success

FLSA Status

Hourly, Non-Exempt

JOB PURPOSE

To assist the library patrons, seminary faculty and staff, and the library services team by providing routine clerical work to ensure a quality library experience for all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist patrons in the use of the library's resources by charging / discharging items in the regular stacks, reserve books, computers, videos, and Interlibrary Loans.
• Retrieve materials from the Library Annex and Remote Storage Collection as needed for research.
• Assist disabled persons in the use and retrieval of library resources.
• Process new materials for circulation such as books, videos, CDs, etc.
• Assist in the annual binding of periodicals.
• Send copies of table of content pages of selected journals to professors, as requested
• Assist in the display, shelving, and filing of periodicals.
• Help with the maintenance and storage of association minutes from the states for which our seminary is responsible.
• Shelve books and materials as necessary to maintain an orderly library, including books, videos, tapes, etc.
• Cooperate as a team member with the library staff in performing any duty essential to the achievement of efficient library operations, such as communication, troubleshooting, and decision making.
• Take part in staff meetings as arranged by the library director.
• Open and lock up library in the absence of other library personnel.
• Open and distribute library mail in the absence of library director secretary.
• Additional tasks as assigned by library personnel

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Include, but not limited to

• Christian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God
• High School diploma or equivalent, required
• Bachelors or Seminary degree, preferred
• One year library experience, preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including proper phone etiquette.
• Able to maintain courtesy, composure and wisdom when dealing with sensitive issues and in during all contact with library patrons and fellow staff members
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to use library software necessary for online catalog searches, interlibrary loans, and circulation. Training is provided
• Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the library
• Must understand the dynamics of academic and Southern Baptist life.
• Strong attention to detail
• Punctual and dependable work ethic
• Positive attitude, with a desire and willingness to learn
• Must be able to pass background screening, including driving record
• Eligible to work in the United States

WORKING CONDITIONS

• No more than twenty-nine (29) hours per week
• Varying schedule including some evenings and weekends
• Quiet shared space environment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently required to sit or stand for periods of time at desk or computer station
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Able lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the position.

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability so they may perform the essential functions of a job unless doing so causes a direct threat to these individuals or others in the workplace and the threat cannot be eliminated by reasonable accommodation or if the accommodation creates an undue hardship to the institution.

Contact human resources (HR) with any questions or requests for accommodation.