CIRCULATION ASSISTANT

pDescription/ppstrongJOB PURPOSE/strong/ppTo assist the library patrons, seminary faculty and staff, and the library services team by providing routine clerical work to ensure a quality library experience for all./ppbr//ppstrongESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/strong/pulliAssist patrons in the use of the library's resources by charging/discharging items in the regular stacks, reserve books, computers, videos, and Interlibrary Loans./liliRetrieve materials from the Library Annex and Remote Storage Collection as needed for research./liliAssist disabled persons in the use and retrieval of library resources./liliProcess new materials for circulation such as books, videos, CDs, etc./liliAssist in the annual binding of periodicals./liliSend copies of table of content pages of selected journals to professors, as requested/liliAssist in the display, shelving, and filing of periodicals./liliHelp with the maintenance and storage of association minutes from the states for which our seminary is responsible./liliShelve books and materials as necessary to maintain an orderly library, including books, videos, tapes, etc./liliCooperate as a team member with the library staff in performing any duty essential to the achievement of efficient library operations, such as communication, troubleshooting, and decision making./liliTake part in staff meetings as arranged by the Dean of Library Services./liliOpen and lock up library in the absence of other library personnel./liliOpen and distribute library mail in the absence of library secretary./liliAdditional tasks as assigned by library personnelnbsp;/li/ulpbr//ppstrongWORKING CONDITIONS/strong/pulliNo more than twenty-nine (29) hours per week/liliVarying schedule including some evenings and weekends/liliQuiet shared space environment/li/ulpRequirements/ppstrongQUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS/strong/ppInclude, but not limited to/pulliChristian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God/liliHigh School diploma or equivalent, required/liliBachelor’s or Seminary degree, preferred/liliOne year library experience, preferred./liliStrong communication skills, both written and verbal, including proper phone etiquette./liliAble to maintain courtesy, composure and wisdom when dealing with sensitive issues and in during all contact with library patrons and fellow staff members/liliProficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook./liliAble to use library software necessary for online catalog searches, interlibrary loans, and circulation. Training is provided/liliAble to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the library/liliMust understand the dynamics of academic and Southern Baptist life./liliStrong attention to detail/liliPunctual and dependable work ethic/liliPositive attitude, with a desire and willingness to learn/liliMust be able to pass background screening, including driving record/liliEligible to work in the United Statesnbsp;/li/ulpbr//ppstrongPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/strong/pulliFrequently required to sit or stand for periods of time at desk or computer station/liliOccasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms./liliAble lift and/or move up to 25 pounds./liliSpecific vision abilities may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus./li/ul