Library Assistant III job at Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, IL

Title: Library Assistant 3 (part-time, evening) Location: Palos Hills United States Department Library/Learning Resource Center Work Location Main Campus Duties Under the direction of the Dean, Learning Resource Center, the Library Assistant III performs various routine tasks in the designated library area serving staff, students, alumni, and community borrowers. The Library Assistant III is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1. Perform routine functions such as charging and discharging materials, collecting and recording fines, issuing community borrower cards. Responsible for updating patron records using the library management system. Process overdue notices. 2. May take action to diffuse disruptions in the library. Remind students of library and college policies. Monitor library and notify supervisor and security about problems. Assist in evacuating library patrons during emergencies. 3. Prepare Library/LRC for weekday opening and closing according to established procedure or direction. Library key holder. 4. Assist patrons in locating library materials and setup and use of various types of library equipment. Troubleshoot equipment and assess for issues. Collaborate with campus departments to repair or replace equipment. Assist patrons in all settings by answering simple directional questions or directing them to the proper resource. 5. Will edit patron, course, item and/or bibliographic records in the library management system database. Will physically prepare, assess and repair items for circulation. Responsible for accuracy of patron database information and working with Records office. 6. Follow FERPA privacy guidelines to assure confidentiality of student, employee and community information the library and college use. May edit information in the college’s data management system, Colleague. 7. Perform clerical duties such as typing letters, emails, reports, memos, schedules, patron notifications and maintain the study room reservation calendar as instructed. Reserve, block, prepare and assign study rooms for students. Contact students regarding study room issues or reassignments. 8. Order, count, verify, balance and maintain cash on hand for change and overdue fine drawers. Make change for patrons. Maintain cash on hand, responsible for ordering cash from and making deposits with Cashier’s office. Call, email, calculate, collect and record fines and resolve or refer fine related issues.Process overdue or lost item records, notices, and billing statements. 9. Will order and track office supplies, photocopy, file and/or process mail. Answer and route incoming calls. 10. Sort and shelve library materials. Instruct student employees and library assistants on shelving methodology. Responsible for collection management and delegating related tasks. 11. Process and maintain items for reserve and e-reserve collection, including data entry, deletions and revisions. Obtain, withdraw and inventory reserve and textbook collections. Identify and select materials for textbooks reserve collection. 12. Exchange ideas and provide input to effectively communicate and formulate policies and procedures both internal and related to customer service. Develop, evaluate, communicate and maintain instructions for circulation processes; ability to train co-workers on departmental processes. 13. Create, develop, evaluate, update and post various reports, forms, instructions and statistics as needed for current and new procedures and technology. Prepare lost and missing reports. Coordinate searches and update material status. 14. Monitor overdue or lost items, issue notices, prepare statements and responsible for monitoring library email account. 15. Run holds reports daily. Fill patron holds requests. Notify patrons regarding holds status. Clear expired holds and maintain holds shelf. 16. Participate in committees and participate in development of policies and procedures. 17. Performs other related duties as assigned, including assistance with student employees and training staff. Education/Experience Associate’s Degree with a minimum of three (3) years of library experience ; OR a high school diploma/general education degree (GED) with 5 years of library experience required. Library Technical Assistant (LTA) Certificate Preferred. Please be sure to clearly list your related experience & qualifications on your resume and application to be considered. Please ensure you have clearly listed education and experience in your resume/application for consideration Qualifications In addition to the above experience/education requirements, qualifications sought include: • Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, send correspondence and memos. Ability to understand, speak effectively, communicate and work well with other departments, supervisors, faculty, staff, students and various other patrons regarding problems and suggestions. • Basic typing, internet, Microsoft Office, Excel and Outlook experience is necessary. Previous database experience is helpful. • Knowledge of how to use, set up and/or troubleshoot several types of equipment. • Ability to work cooperatively and respectfully with a diverse populations • Must be able to multitask and manage frequent interruptions. • Excellent communication, critical thinking, problem solving, interpersonal, and customer service skills. • Ability to work as a part of a team. • Must be able to work independently, prioritize work, remain focused, and pay attention to detail. • Ability to learn changing and new technology. • Familiarity with shelving materials using both the alphabet and the Library of Congress cataloging system. • Cash handling experience. • Some supervisory experience. • Knowledge of basic library organization and use of an online library catalog. Prior library experience is required. • Basic working knowledge of Ellucian Colleague U.I. is preferred. • Working knowledge of Koha ILS is preferred. Position StatusPart Time Hours General Hours Monday – Thursday 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Salary/Wage$19.25-$22.02/hour - plus exceptional benefits Hourly/SalaryHourly Benefits Benefit-Eligible Part-time Support Staff Position Moraine Valley offers benefits for this part-time position. These include: Health, Dental; Tuition Assistance, SURS Retirement Plan, Vacation, Personal, Sick Days, Holidays, Flexible Spending Account, 403B options, Tuition Waivers, and more. Benefit Highlights Apply tot his job