Circulation Assistant

Position: CIRCULATION ASSISTANT
Location: Kansas City

Description

JOB PURPOSE

To 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

* Assist patrons in the use of the library's resources by charging/discharging items in the regular stacks, reserve books, computers, videos, and Interlibrary Loans.

* Retrieve materials from the Library Annex and Remote Storage Collection as needed for research.

* Assist disabled persons in the use and retrieval of library resources.

* Process new materials for circulation such as books, videos, CDs, etc.

* Assist in the annual binding of periodicals.

* Send copies of table of content pages of selected journals to professors, as requested

* Assist in the display, shelving, and filing of periodicals.

* Help with the maintenance and storage of association minutes from the states for which our seminary is responsible.

* Shelve books and materials as necessary to maintain an orderly library, including books, videos, tapes, etc.

* Cooperate 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.

* Take part in staff meetings as arranged by the Dean of Library Services.

* Open and lock up library in the absence of other library personnel.

* Open and distribute library mail in the absence of library secretary.

* Additional tasks as assigned by library personnel

WORKING CONDITIONS

* No more than twenty-nine (29) hours per week

* Varying schedule including some evenings and weekends

* Quiet shared space environment

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Include, but not limited to

* Christian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God

* High School diploma or equivalent, required

* Bachelor's or Seminary degree, preferred

* One year library experience, preferred.

* Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including proper phone etiquette.

* Able to maintain courtesy, composure and wisdom when dealing with sensitive issues and in during all contact with library patrons and fellow staff members

* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

* Able to use library software necessary for online catalog searches, interlibrary loans, and circulation. Training is provided

* Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the library

* Must understand the dynamics of academic and Southern Baptist life.

* Strong attention to detail

* Punctual and dependable work ethic

* Positive attitude, with a desire and willingness to learn

* Must be able to pass background screening, including driving record

* Eligible to work in the United States

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Frequently required to sit or stand for periods of time at desk or computer station

* Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

* Able lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

* Specific vision abilities may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.