Student Library Assistant

Company: Hutchinson Community College
Location: Hutchinson
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Responsibilities: Student assistants' primary responsibility will be to manage the circulation desk including checking materials in and out, assisting students, faculty, staff, and community users in finding information, answering the phone, and collecting money for fines. They will also be responsible for re-shelving items and maintaining the library collection's order and appearance. In addition, student assistants may be asked to assist in special projects, events, and other various tasks by staff members. Student assistants are welcome to work on homework or read during scheduled work hours as long as their assigned duties are completed first. Circulation Services: --- Assist library users with basic reference, resource, directional, and technology questions.--- Check items out, check items in, and renew circulating library materials as well as items on Reserve.--- Collect fines and manage cash register.--- Process print newspapers, journals, and magazines for public use.--- Answer and direct phone calls. Collection Management and Maintenance: --- Gather, sort, and shelve library items.--- Shelf-read to ensure proper call number and order.--- Straighten shelves and spot check books for damage.--- Search the stacks for any missing items.--- Report maintenance or security problems. Other duties: --- Perform minor repairs on lightly damaged items.--- Keep copiers and printers filled with paper.--- Daily cleaning responsibilities including wiping down tables and chairs, dusting shelves, and sweeping.--- Assist library staff with special projects, displays, events, and other tasks. Qualifications: --- Exceptional customer service skills with a friendly, inviting, and dedicated personality.--- Excellent interpersonal communication skills including written, oral, and digital.--- Excellent work ethic including punctuality, dependability, and reliability.--- Excellent time management skills.--- General computer skills including typing, database searching, and navigation.--- Must be able to move and operate office equipment and lift up to 50 pounds. Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures and practices. Apply for This Job

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