| CHARACTER OF THIS CLASSIFICATION LEVEL
In positions at this level, incumbents perform standardized support functions
following well established rules and procedures requiring some library
experience. Incumbents require close supervision during their training
period; however, once trained, duties are performed under general supervision.
The supervision of other employees is not a requirement at this level,
however, incumbents may be required to assist in the introductory training
of other employees at the same or lower levels.
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CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WHICH ARE INTENDED
TO ILLUSTRATE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS CLASSIFICATION LEVEL AND SHOULD
NOT BE INTERPRETED AS A DESCRIPTION OF ANY ONE INDIVIDUAL POSITION WITHIN
THIS CLASSIFICATION LEVEL
- Responds to routine inquiries by users of the library referring more
complex questions to a supervisor
- Sorts, shelves, shelf reads and relocates books and/or materials
and assists in annual inventory
- Assists library users in the use of library tools, services and equipment
and performs basic adjustments and/or servicing to equipment
- Receives, records, sorts and distributes incoming and prepares outgoing
materials
- Processes information via data entry/retrieval, updates, printouts
and electronic mail and Integrated Library System
- Processes and repairs new materials, including labels, barcodes, stamping,
binding, security strips, etc.
- Assists in the introductory training of new employees
- Collects and binds materials, performs minor mending, laminating
and repairs to books and materials, and recommends external binding
of damaged books and materials
- Processes books and materials entering or returning from circulation
using an automated circulation system
- Processes materials for security detection, de-sensitizes books on
loan, deals tactfully with patrons and refers all serious cases to a
senior staff member
- Accepts payments, credits borrowers' accounts using a data terminal
and issues receipts for fines, lost books, microform copies and photocopies
and may handle a petty cash float
- Operates a camera to take personal photos, issues and updates identification
cards for library patrons
- Attends meetings and performs special projects or other related duties
as required or assigned
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| QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
The minimum qualifications necessary for acceptable (satisfactory)
performance are:
Level of Formal Education
Experience
- One year of directly related library experience
- or
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to apply automated and manual procedures
- Ability to work independently and cooperatively with others
- Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students,
and the public
Physical Requirements
- Capable of performing the duties as assigned
- Manual dexterity may be required
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