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Job Type
Part-time
Description
Position Purpose
Responsible for assisting library staff with various tasks including staffing the circulation desk, interfiling books and other projects as needed.
Essential Functions
Qualifications
In accordance with the above paragraph, all employees are required to sign Westminster Theological Seminary's Community Life Policy affirming their commitment to Christian belief and practice as described in the policy.
This is intended to be an accurate presentation of this position. There may be duties and accountabilities that will be presented to an incumbent of this position that are not included in this position description. Position descriptions are subject to on-going changes so as to ensure the organization operates effectively.
Job Type
Part-time
Description
Position Purpose
Responsible for assisting library staff with various tasks including staffing the circulation desk, interfiling books and other projects as needed.
Essential Functions
- Check library materials in and out, interfile returned items and items used within the library, collect fines and fees: 50%
- Assist students and other library patrons in locating library materials, accessing electronic resources, using the photocopiers/scanners, etc.: 20%
- Maintain neatness and organization of the Circulation Desk area, answering phone: 5%
- Carry-out opening and closing procedures per schedule: 10%
- Other responsibilities as required by supervisor:15%
Qualifications
- Good verbal communication skills in the English language
- Attention to detail, ability to organize and prioritize tasks
- Understanding of basic research skills and basic computer skills
- Familiarity with use of library catalog, electronic resources, library facilities, and Library of Congress call numbers
- Able to prioritize tasks
- Current Westminster Theological Seminary student who is familiar with using the library;
- Dependable, flexible, able to take direction;
- Interacts well with co-workers and library patrons.
- Some lifting (up to 25 lbs.), pushing of carts (up to 50 lbs.), bending, reaching, and stooping required.
- Various shifts cover all hours the library is open which may include opening and closing the library.
- Weekend and evening work expected.
- Approximately 8-10 hours per week
- Total work time from all seminary employment may not exceed 1,250 hours in a year.
In accordance with the above paragraph, all employees are required to sign Westminster Theological Seminary's Community Life Policy affirming their commitment to Christian belief and practice as described in the policy.
This is intended to be an accurate presentation of this position. There may be duties and accountabilities that will be presented to an incumbent of this position that are not included in this position description. Position descriptions are subject to on-going changes so as to ensure the organization operates effectively.