What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant position at Phoenix Seminary?
Reports to: Librarian
Classification: Part-Time, Non-exempt
Direct reports: None
Position Summary: Welcoming (customer service), cataloging, circulation desk procedures, coffee station, donation analysis, library tidiness and organization, opening and closing procedures, shelf management, and other duties as assigned.
Principal Responsibilities:
- Customer service (warmly greet and assist patrons)
- Cataloging (MARC catalog books to be added to the collection)
- Circulation desk (answer phone and respond to emails, check out/in, confirm study room requests, renewals, reserves, open new patron accounts, receive payment for book replacement costs and membership contracts)
- Coffee station (be sure coffee is fresh and hot, supplies are well-stocked, and area is clean)
- Donations (compare book donations against the collection for possible addition or replacement)
- Library tidiness (collect unshelved books, straighten chairs, pick-up trash, clean-up where necessary)
- Procedures (follow and complete opening, closing and library procedures)
- Shelf management (organize and reshelve items in an accurate and timely manner, perform shelf-reads as assigned)
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High personal and professional integrity consistent with the biblical standards and our Statement of Faith and governing values of the Seminary
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong computer skills
- Experience and understanding of seminary education and the needs of seminary library patrons (preferred)
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Phoenix Seminary students are encouraged to apply.
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to sit using a computer for long periods of time.
- Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
- Must be able to reach and stoop.
Work Schedule:
- Must be able to work primarily evening shifts (5:00-9:30pm) and Saturdays (9:00am-1:00 pm and/or 1:00-5:00pm).
Evaluation
The position described above, like other staff, will be evaluated at the end of an Introductory
Period (90-day review), and then, if applicable, on an annual basis.