Library Assistant

Regis University

Denver,

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

Not Specified

Location

Denver, CO

Hours

30.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

High School (or Equivalent)

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Academic

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Responsible for duties related to Interlibrary/Intercampus Loan, Prospector, Circulation and Reserves.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

1.Evaluates and processes lending, borrowing and docdel requests: conducts bibliographic verification and database searching, photocopies, scans and downloads articles, orders materials not owned by Regis; processes materials for mailing; sends materials to patrons. 58%
2.Trains, assigns work, and supervises student workers in operation of circulation, interlibrary/intercampus loans, Rapid, and Prospector. 15%
3.Shelves and shifts books, newspapers and periodicals, files microfiche and maintains orderliness of library.2%
4.Screens and answers or refers inquiries, both in person and over the telephone, as appropriate; assists patrons with reference questions when reference librarian is busy or is not on duty. 10%
5.Instructs patrons on locating books, periodicals, and government documents on the on-line automated catalog. 5%
6.Opens and closes library, preparing computers, Santo Collection and cash drawer accordingly. 5%
7.Insures patron safety by identifying emergency situations and notifying authorities, notifying patrons and/or clearing the building as necessary when no reference librarian is on duty. 2%
8.Monitors alarm systems for library collections and building security and communicates with security personnel when necessary. 1%
Other:
1.Performs other duties as assigned. 1%
2.Performs related duties as necessary to support the Regis mission. 1%

Preferred Qualifications

2 years experience with a circulation and interlibrary loan module of an automated library system preferred.

The Community

Regis University, inspired by its Jesuit Catholic heritage, has been committed to academic excellence, personal development and community engagement since its founding in 1877. Regis provides values-based education at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission: A Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The motto “Men and Women in Service of Others” on the University seal describes the purpose of Jesuit education: to form men and women who use their knowledge in the unselfish service of others. Regis is comprised of three colleges: the College for Professional Studies, Regis College and the Rueckert-Hartman College for Health Professions.
Regis University’s main campus is based in Denver, Colorado, but has campuses throughout Colorado’s Front Range and through its distance learning initiatives. Regis currently serves about 10,000 students in online and campus environments and for the 19th consecutive year has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as a top school in the western region.

Regis University’s main campus is based in Denver, Colorado, but has campuses throughout Colorado’s Front Range and through its distance learning initiatives. Regis University currently employees approximately 1,000 faculty and staff and over 1,600 affiliate faculty so that more than 14,000 students are instructed in its Jesuit Catholic values-centered education.

HR Info

For more detailed information on this position and to apply online, please visit the Regis University job website at https://jobs.regis.edu

Posted Jun 16, 2015