Library Assistant I St. George’s University invites applicants for the position of Library Assistant I within the Founders Library Special note to applicants: · Review of applicants will be ongoing until a suitable candidate is identified. Job Description Objective The Library Assistant I performs paraprofessional duties to support the functions of Founders Library, to meet the library and information needs of SGU students, faculty and staff. Essential Functions + Perform circulation desk activities including registration of users, issuing loans, checking in items, collecting fines and issuing receipts. + Keep statistics by recording on the appropriate forms daily library usage statistics, and monthly statistics of assistance to users. + Examine returned items to ascertain the state of their condition, and replace library materials in the correct position on shelves + Read shelves to ensure that all materials are shelved in the correct position to facilitate ease of retrieval by library users. + Assist users in accessing and using print and electronic information resources. + Handle reference queries by providing answers to simple ones and referring complex ones to a Faculty Librarian or Library Assistant II. + Make bookings for use of study rooms using the designated online form. + Supervise Teaching Assistants (i.e., student library assistants) in the performance of their duties. + Assist in the marketing of library resources and services by preparing displays, brochures and handouts. + Conduct floor checks as scheduled, to count users, to monitor happenings on the floor, and to take corrective action to enforce library rules and policies as needed. + Perform duties pertinent to the acquisition and cataloguing of materials as directed by the Faculty Librarian or designee (assignees to the Technical Services Unit). + Perform duties pertinent to archives and records management as directed by the Campus Records Manager or designee (assignees to the Archives and Records Management Unit). + Reproduce library material by photocopying and scanning. + Send and receive faxes as requested by students. + Undertakes special project as directed, to achieve specified outcomes. + Performs other related duties as required. Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities · Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite. · Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. · Ability to develop and maintain productive relationships with faculty, students and coworkers. · Ability to manage difficult or emotional customer situations. · Ability to work independently and as part of a team. · Ability to be well organized and detailed oriented. · Flexibility, creativity and good problem-solving skills. · Ability to work flexible hours including evening/night, weekend and public holiday shifts. Work Environment/Physical Demands · This job is performed in a predominantly quiet environment. + This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones and photocopiers. + Although largely sedentary, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use arms and hands to shelve and remove books from shelves, lift books, other library materials and office supplies, and shift and move furniture and library equipment. Hours and Travel + Founders Library is open for service 7 days weekly including public holidays. Staff are required to work a designated 8-hour shift daily, as scheduled, during library hours, 8:00 am to 11:00 pm, for 5 consecutive days, followed by 2 weekend days-off of either Friday and SaturdayorSunday and Monday. + Schedules are designed on a semester basis, however periodically changes are made, and staff are expected to comply with these changes. + No travel is expected for this position. Qualifications + Minimum of an Associate degree + Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a library or service type environment + Any other commensurate qualifications and experience We Are · Student Centric: We approach every task with a focus on supporting our students to achieve their lifelong learning goals in a safe, vibrant and welcoming environment. · A Global Community: We are one team with an international outlook welcoming the strength in our diversity and the value each of us brings to what we do. · Accountable: We take responsibility for our actions by being responsive, resourceful and respectful in delivering on our commitments with integrity and the highest ethical standards. · Collaborative: We support and empower one another through open communications, cooperation, sharing knowledge and taking time to always listen and show we care. · Committed to Excellence: We take pride in our ongoing pursuit for continuous improvement through creativity, rigor and best practices to produce meaningful outcomes. St. George's University is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is company policy to fill positions with qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex (including sexual orientation and gender presentation), age, religion, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, pregnancy, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, veteran status or status as a victim of domestic violence, except where there is a bona fide occupational qualification. This policy protects applicants and employees from discrimination in the hiring process.