Library Assistant, Alliant International University

Library Assistant, reports to Director of Library Services. Under supervision the incumbent is responsible for library support services including, materials ordering and processing, reserve collection maintenance, serials maintenance, support of circulation and ILL services, and ordering of office supplies. Specific duties include:

Responsibilities:

• MATERIALS ORDERING:
  • Responsible for ordering books through approval vendor and books on firm order.
  • Order psychological test materials, audio and videocassettes, and other instructional materials.
  • Create order records in Innopac system.
  • Purchase library supplies as requested.
• MATERIALS PROCESSING:
  • Receive and physically process new materials including gifts, psychological tests, and added copies.
  • Assist with copy cataloging in Innopac system.
  • Process and maintain current year Ph.D. and Psy.D. proposals.
  • Produce and update list of dissertation proposals.
  • Perform minor book repairs as necessary.
• COURSE RESERVES:
  • Process faculty reserve requests.
  • Create and maintain course reserve records in library system.
  • Move materials on and off reserve status each semester.
  • Contact faculty members with regard to status of their reserve materials.
• SERIALS MAINTENANCE:
  • Oversee checkin, claiming and binding of journals.
• SUPERVISION:
  • Train and supervise student assistant in some aspects of materials processing, including reserve materials and journals.
• OTHER:
  • Participate in special projects as required.
  • Assist at circulation desk and with interlibrary loan processing as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of, or credit toward a Bachelor's Degree, Associate Degree, or Library Technician Certificate;
• Demonstrated computer literacy;
• Accurate typing and word processing skills;
• Ability to work harmoniously with all segments of a diverse campus community, and to work independently;
• Ability to take initiative when appropriate, as well as work in a team environment;
• Strict attention to detail and good organizational skills;
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience working in library technical services desirable;
• Familiarity with Library of Congress classification; and library automation desirable;
• Experience with materials processing, including serials;
• Experience with Innovative Interfaces' Innopac system highly desirable.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Student assistants

OVERTIME:

• Exempt, not eligible

CLASSIFICATION/SALARY GRADE:

• Grade 5

FULL TIME:

• 35 hours/week