What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Associate position at Ave Maria University?
PRIMARY PURPOSE: Primary function is to help users by providing customer service assistance at the Circulation Desk face-to-face, by telephone, or via e-mail. | |
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: | |
1. Provide assistance at the library circulation desk. | 40% |
2. Publicize library activities and materials including special collections through displays, bibliographies, brochures, web sites, social media, etc. | 20% |
3. Manage Interlibrary Loan and Course Reserves. | 20% |
4. Monitor and train student assistants within an assigned area. | 10% |
5. Other duties as assigned. | 10% |
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree from four-year college. Strong liberal arts background. | |
EXPERIENCE: Some experience in libraries or book-related field helpful, but not necessary. This can be an entry-level position. | |
CERTIFICATION: N/A | |
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Good background in humanities required. Familiarity with Catholic theology and culture preferred. Enough understanding of computers to learn and use the Library electronic resources and the integrated library system. | |
PHYSICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Position requires sitting for long periods of time and the visual and manual ability to use a computer keyboard. May require ordinary ambulatory skills sufficient to visit other locations; or the ability to stand, walk and manipulate (lift, carry, move) moderate weights of 30 lbs and the ability to push a loaded book cart. | |
WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed indoors with minimal safety hazards, and requires seated, standing, and movement work. |