Library Assistant
Company: Post University
Location: Waterbury
Posted on: June 17, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Library Assistant provides
administrative support to the associates of the Traurig Library at
Post University. This position requires approval from financial aid
for Federal Work Study. Location: Post University Main Campus -
Associate Experience Supervisor: Tracy Ralston, Library Director
Rate of Pay: $13.00/hour Library Summer Hours (starting May 16th,
2022): Monday - Thursday: 8am - 5pm Friday: 8am - 4pm Closed
weekends 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--check in/out/renew books and
visual materials for patrons--check for overdue books Shelve
returned books/magazines (upper and lower level) OPAC--assign
library cards, assist patrons how to use the online catalog
Customer service--answer 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--make change for patrons,
troubleshooting Printer troubleshooting Videos and DVDs--help
patrons with video/DVD location in upper library Shelf read
books/videos/DVDs/CDs to make sure they are in shelf order Law
Collection--direct 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 Minimum Skills, Training, and Attributes Must be a
current student at Post University MS 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. Post University requires, as a condition of
employment, that all new hires and employees have or obtain the
Covid-19 vaccination and booster, and provide proof of same unless
an exemption or deferral is approved.
Keywords: Post University, Waterbury , Library Assistant, Other , Waterbury, Connecticut
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