Library Circulation Assistant, Part Time

Position Title: Library Circulation Assistant

Department: Circulation, Roberts Library

Date Prepared: January 15, 2021

FLSA Status: Hourly/Part Time

Please Note: This position requires current or incoming student status for consideration.

Submissions without completed application WILL NOT be considered.

Standard of Christian Commitment

The divine mission of the Seminary mandates that all personnel must demonstrate a commitment to the purposes of the Seminary. Every employee shall be an active member of a local church of believers in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. It is expected that conduct becoming a follower of Jesus Christ will be portrayed in the community.

Job Summary:

• Manage the Circulation department when a staff Librarian is not on-site. Serve as assistant to the full-time Librarians in helping with any Library needs.

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Helping patrons at the desk is the first priority.
• Managing the Circulation department when a staff Librarian is not on-site. This includes maintaining the front-desk schedule, clarifying library policies, and coordinating Circulation activities.
• Process Interlibrary Loan, Mobius, and TexShare material.
• Performing Circulation activities such as checking in and checking out books, shelving books and re-shelving books, and maintaining class reserves as needed.
• Assisting staff Librarians with the mailing items to patrons.
• Any other special projects as needed or as requested by the Public Services Librarian.
• Assist customers in the Seminary Hill Bookstore when the bookstore director is not available.

Skills / Requirements

• Competencies and abilities required to accomplish tasks as it applies to the needs of Roberts Library.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exhibit exemplary social skills and ensure considerate interactions with all members and guests.

• Must enjoy interacting with a diverse group of people from all backgrounds and age groups.

• Exhibit a humble, patient, and collaborative spirit in order to create a healthy and vibrant work culture for the staff team.
• Possess a strong work ethic and initiative.
• Ability to multi-task, pays attention to detail, and be a team player.

• Expectation to strive for personal and professional growth in leadership and general ministry effectiveness.

Qualifications / Education:

• Minimum of high school graduation
• Some Library experience preferred
• Successful completion of background check, MVR, and credit check may be required.

Supervision:

• Reports to the Dean of Libraries

Decision-Making Responsibilities:

• Position requires decisions made in regards to library circulation matters when a full-time staff Librarian is not available in the office

Exposure to Confidential Information

• The Circulation worker is responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of patrons’ personal information. Discretion is needed when dealing with all situations.

Physical Requirements

• Able to use computer and move about office to interact with other staff members,
• Able to attend meetings on site,
• Able to climb and lift up to 10 pounds to perform tasks that may be assigned in the course of operations.
• Must be able to carry up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to perform occasional overhead reaching, bending, stooping, twisting, and kneeling.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Frequently required to sit, stand and reach with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to stand, kneel, crouch, bend, stoop, climb and balance, walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.