Library Assistant

Position Summary

Located 45 minutes from the Nation's Capital, nestled in a history-rich community of southern Maryland, The College of Southern Maryland (CSM) is a two-time Aspen Award-winning institution (top 15% of Community Colleges) with academic programs in over 100 disciplines. CSM is among America's top 100 producers of Minority Associate Degrees in twenty categories, according to Diverse Issues in Higher Education. CSM offers excellent health insurance benefits;
State Retirement Pension plan; wellness programs;
Code Green early closure Fridays in the summer; college closure for spring break and several major holidays, including the week Christmas and New Year; and for several days in March for Spring Break. We are an innovative institution committed to student success and well known for our flexibility to meet student and community needs.

Under the supervision of the Library Coordinator, Library Assistants provide supportive library services at the circulation desk. They help answer general inquiries from customers about the library and CSM. The position assists the coordinator with all administrative duties and assists with the maintenance and use of library equipment including printers and scanners. This position is entry level and requires the use of basic skills acquired through prior work experience.

The work requires strong communication skills, initiative, and independent judgement.

Reports to:

Library Coordinator

The hiring salary for this position will be from the min to mid-point of the salary range advertised. This position is open until filled.

• 70% Customer Service/Administrative Support
  • Provides coverage at the service desk, assists customers, answers telephone inquiries, takes messages, and handles general inquiries about the Library and CSM.
  • Locates and obtains library materials for customers (students, staff, faculty and community members) from multiple sources including in‑house, other campus libraries, area libraries, and inter‑library loans.
  • Assist customers with inquiries related to a variety of online resources and print‑based materials as appropriate.
  • Refers customers to the appropriate personnel or department as required.
  • Refers reference and research questions to the Library Coordinator and assists with reference and research questions when the Library Coordinator is unavailable.
  • Demonstrates the use of Library materials, equipment and computers to customers as needed.
  • Contact customers by phone, e‑mail and other written communications about holds, overdue materials, and other questions and problems as necessary.
  • Produces  for students, staff and faculty.
  • Troubleshoots problems with computerized equipment within the library, including computers, printers, and copiers.
  • Notifies the appropriate departmental staff of actions required or repairs needed.
  • Performs online circulation functions using Follett software.
• 25% Office Duties/Inventories
  • Advises the Library Coordinator of problems related to the daily operation of the library service desk.
  • Assists Library Coordinator with check‑in, labeling and shelving faculty reserve items and maintaining items in the reserve collection.
  • Performs check‑in, labeling and shelving of other library materials.
  • Assists in collection maintenance (shelving, straightening, shifting, shelf checks) of the campus's print and audio‑visual collections.
  • Performs weekly check‑in and maintenance of periodical in the campus library's collection using an excel workbook.
  • Provides clerical support for Library Coordinator as needed.
  • Assists in inventory and notifies Library Coordinator of supply requirements for the efficient running of library operations ( supplies, office supplies, student printer paper, etc. etc.).
  • Replenishes supplies in printers and copiers on a regular basis or as needed.
  • Establishes and maintains files and procedures to support all acquisitions functions.
  • Maintains printers, copiers, other office and library equipment on a regular basis or as needed.
• 5% Maintenance of collections and library spaces
  • Assists in maintaining the general order of the library by relating policies and procedures to customers and…