"Library Associate I (Circulation)"

Job Title

Library Associate I (Circulation)

Agency

Prairie View A&M University

Department

Library

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Prairie View, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Library Associate I (Circulation), under general supervision, provides advanced customer support and performs complex library functions in one or more library units. May supervise subordinate staff and student employees.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the efficient operation of the circulation desk, charging and discharging library materials and equipment.
• Answering questions on research resources and databases.
• Instructing library customers on accessing library online catalogs, research guides, physical collections and other electronic reference databases.
• Providing fax service.
• Supervising student assistants.
• Assisting in compiling circulation statistics
• Supervising the maintenance of the library stacks.
• Assisting patrons with locating books.
• Assisting and execute activities related to library fines and billings for the Circulation Department.
• Handling interlibrary loan and document delivery requests.
• Processing course reserve material, both paper and electronic.
• Assisting in opening and securing the building.
• Making sure announcements are made on time.
• Assisting with creation and maintenance of public displays and bulletin/notice boards
• Assisting with opening and set up of library events rooms.
• Monitoring the use of the group study areas.
• Attending meetings and assist with library events and programs.
• Pursuing opportunities for professional development, including workshops, conferences, seminars, and specialized training classes.
• Serve on departmental, library, or university committees when called upon
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Seven years of related experience in a public or academic library or archive.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Knowledge of email and complex and varied library online research database searches and/or processing.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Basic keyboarding skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An Associate degree or equivalent qualification.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Independence and initiative in setting priorities.
• Decision-making or problem solving that requires use of discretionary judgment.
• Knowledge of Sierra or other ILS Library Systems.

Other Requirements:

• Ability to lift/move medium weight boxes, books, heavy book truck or similar items.
• Ability to handle material which can contain dust or microscopic mold spores.
• Required to work evenings, Sunday through Thursday.