Library Technical Assistant

MISSION STATEMENT

Chaminade University offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, service and successful careers. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. The University offers both the civic and church communities of the Pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims.

Title: Library Technical Assistant

Division: Library

Department: Library

Position Type: Part Time, Non Exempt

This position reports to the Technical Services Librarian for the performance of duties and services provided by the technical services unit. This position also reports to the Circulation Supervisor for duties related to the circulation unit.

Responsible, under the Technical Services Librarian, for the performance of duties and services provided by the technical services unit: copy cataloging, serials management, bibliographic records, interlibrary loan. Responsible, under the Circulation Supervisor, for the performance of duties and services provided by the circulation unit: circulation records, stacks maintenance, equipment maintenance, reserves, and reference as described below.

• Copy cataloging: downloads and processes bibliographic records from OCLC or other source and makes them available in the integrated library system.
• Serial Management: checks in, processes and manages the library’s periodical subscriptions.
• Bibliographic record maintenance: creates, converts and maintains bibliographic and other library records for use in the integrated library system.
• Interlibrary loan: processes and tracks requests to/from other libraries via interlibrary loan services.
• Circulation services: provides circulation services for the entire collection.
• Stack supervision: monitors condition of library stacks, equipment and supplies as necessary.
• Computer and equipment maintenance: troubleshoots equipment problems and hardware and software problems of computers, performs basic maintenance.
• Ready reference: provides ready reference to patrons, refers more complex questions to librarians.
• Cashiering: collects and reconciles library fines and fees.
• Supervision: trains and supervises student workers.

• Performs basic office duties such as filing, word processing, and answering phone.
• Documents procedures and guidelines based on practices and policies.
• Maintains and reports statistical information on circulation.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Details relating to both essential and non-essential functions of the job are not precise and are only an approximation, which can vary on a day-to-day basis and are subject to change on an as-needed basis and/or in the sole discretion of supervisory management.

• High school diploma
• Experience in a library supporting activities in public service, circulation, stacks, and building maintenance.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and work with individuals at all levels of the university.
• Knowledge of the interrelatedness of various library operations and the principles and practices of supervision.
• Mastery of an integrated library system to perform a variety of circulation functions.
• Ability to use a computer, typewriter, adding machine, audiovisual equipment, photocopier, and microform machine.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent project management skills and ability to prioritize work and resources.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail with a focus on thoroughness and quality.
• High integrity and ethical standards.
• Strong public service commitment.

Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and require a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines. Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills. Must have finger dexterity. Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

• This is a part-time, non-exempt position. Twenty-five hours per week (Monday-Sunday) is the general rule. However, depending on the project cycles and workflow demands of the department, additional hours or workday schedule changes may be occasionally required. Must be willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends and have a varying schedule when required.
• Performs such similar, comparable, or related duties as may be assigned or required.
• Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the…