About this position
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
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.