Library Assistant

SUMMARY: This position provides assistance to the library faculty and staff in support of the efficient operation of the George A Goodman, DC Library.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In conjunction with all other personnel, support and advance the vision and mission of the University.

• Provide basic reference assistance, including chat.

• Circulate library materials by checking materials in and out using Folio library management system.

• Perform all opening and closing library procedures during evenings and weekends.

• Collect and enter circulation statistics into LibInsight.

• Provide photocopies or electronic copies as requested by alumni, field doctors and interlibrary loan services.

• Prepare cataloged materials for circulation - reinforce materials and affix labels according to library procedure; make minor repairs to books and other materials.

• Assist with shelf reading, shelve books, media and other resources

• Assist with overall orderliness of the library stacks, journals collection, and the facility in general.

• Receive and direct incoming communication (text, chat, e-mail).

• Recommend and/or implement policy and procedural changes that enhance the effectiveness of personnel, activities, and programs.

• Participate in appropriate university ceremonies, programs, task forces, committees, accreditation, and program development activities, etc.

• Prepare reports on activities as requested.

• Other duties as assigned by the Library Director.