FWS - Library Assistant

Location: Post University Main Campus - Library Supervisor: Tracy Ralston, Library Director Rate of Pay: Minimum Wage

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The primary responsibility of the Library Assistant is to assist with the daily operations of the Post University Library which includes, but is not limited to: Covering night shifts when needed Mail check-in and shelving when needed Circulation 3⁄4check in/out/renew books and visual materials for patrons 3⁄4check for overdue books Shelve returned books/magazines (upper and lower level)OPAC3⁄4assign library cards, assist patrons how to use the online catalog Customer service 3⁄4answer phones Check in/shelve government documents Show patrons how to use online databases Interlibrary loan assistance Assist with items that faculty/staff put on reserve Discard old newspapers Copiers 3⁄4make changes for patrons, troubleshooting Printer troubleshooting Videos and DVDs 3⁄4help patrons with video/DVD location in the upper library Shelf-read books/videos/DVDs/CDs to make sure they are in shelf order Law Collection 3⁄4direct patrons to law collection, help find law documents Ready reference and directional questions assistance Special projects when needed by Library staff, ex.: inventory of the collection This position requires approximately 10 - 20 hours per week. Minimum Skills, Training, and Attributes Must be a current student at Post UniversityMS Office experience a plus. Clerical experience (Filing, Alphabetizing)Candidate will pay attention to detail Job experience preferable, especially working with the public and answering phones How This Position Will Benefit You as a Student The job duties hone the students' interpersonal skills, garner computer/data entry capabilities, management expertise, and critical thinking abilities. Special projects vary, but all duties are detail-oriented, and teach the student organizational and time management skills. Duties are varied and extensive, covering all departments of the library including reference assistance to other students, offering cataloging and processing assistance to the library staff, and covering night shifts. This opportunity is open to Post University students only.#LI-DNIAssist with covering days, nights and weekends