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Job Description

The Library Assistant is responsible for duties related to Circulation, Reserves and Prospector; providing quality customer service via a service desk, telephone and email to a multiage, multicultural clientele located world-wide; assuring all aspects of the Copyright Guidelines and Law are being met by the Institution; and maintaining the order of the building, including the closure of the library which and cash management.

Additional Info & Requirements

The Library Assistant, Access Services trains, assigns work, and supervises student workers in operation of circulation, shelving, cashier and Prospector; maintains the orderliness of library which includes shelving and shifting of books, newspapers and periodicals; files microfiche and gathers books from the book drops; processes incoming requests received from students, staff, and faculty; 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; processes materials for electronic reserve system and regular reserves; provides oversight of the library during duty hours in the absence of the Dean, the Access Services Manager, Information Services Librarian, and Reference Librarian; instructs patrons on locating books, periodicals, and government documents on the on-line automated catalog; opens and closes library, preparing computers, Santo Collection and cash drawer accordingly; 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; monitors alarm systems for library collections and building security and communicates with security personnel when necessary; supports the Regis mission; and can competently use various computer systems, including Innovative Interfaces, EReserve, Microsoft Office and Prospector.Prior experience with a circulation module of an automated library system preferred. This position is scheduled to work Sunday - Wednesday from 5:45pm - 12:15am. The Library Assistant is required to work additional hours during mid-terms and finals week sessions.