Position Purpose (Essential Functions)
This permanent part-time position is responsible for the staffing of the circulation desk, primarily during evening and weekend hours, and for the duties which provide support to the circulation processes.
Duties and Responsibilities
Staff circulation desk during scheduled times, primarily evening and weekend hours when the University is in session.
Perform all regular circulation procedures including:
● Checking-in and checking-out material, renewing overdue items, searching for and finding requested items.
● Respond to patron requests and issue community borrower cards.
● Answering and directing telephone queries
● Handling small amounts of money collected for charges associated with copying, lamination, etc.
● Opens and closes the library.
● Perform shelving and stacks maintenance.
Other library tasks as assigned
Requires Education & Experience
Education
● High school diploma or equivalent (REQUIRED)
● Associates degree or higher (preferred)
● Library experience (preferred)
Skills
● Computer skills – basic keyboarding skills, experience with Microsoft Office Suite
● Customer service skills
● Ability to pay attention to details
● Ability to maintain confidentiality
Working and Environmental Conditions
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Scheduling work hours for this position will be done at the beginning of each school semester and may change for optimum coverage at the circulation desk. This position is mainly responsible for regular evening coverage (staying nightly until midnight) as well as Sunday evenings. Occasionally the circulation assistant may be asked to make temporary schedule changes to cover for absences or for special events.
Physical Characteristics and Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The physical demands for this job include those typical in a modern office environment as well as needing to have the ability to push/pull work carts on wheels up to 90 pounds, lifting books of up to 20 pounds, and lifting boxes up to 50 pounds.
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Associate degree or higher
- Library experience
- Basic computer and keyboarding skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
- Customer service skills
- Attention to detail
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Availability to work evenings and weekends, including staying nightly until midnight and Sunday evenings
- Ability to push/pull work carts up to 90 pounds, lift books up to 20 pounds, and lift boxes up to 50 pounds
- Ability to open and close the library
What We Do
Emory & Henry University is a private liberal arts university founded in 1836, recognized as the oldest institution of higher learning in Southwest Virginia. It is committed to fostering faith, knowledge, service, and global citizenship.
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