Part-time Circulation Assistant, Regina Library, Rivier University, Nashua NH

Posted August 8, 2014

Job Description:

 

To perform a wide range of specialized and general tasks related to the Circulation Department at the main (Regina) library and the Educational Resource Center (ERC), as well as maintains the orderly functioning of the ERC during assigned hours.

 

Check out/in circulating and reserve materials in all formats and follow up on any related problems. Shelve circulating materials. Assist in the training and supervision of student assistants in the absence of the Circulation Coordinator/ERC Librarian. Provide patrons with a wide variety of informational assistance concerning library services and policies. In the absence of the reference librarian, provide basic reference assistance.

 

 

Qualifications:

Required: Bachelor’s degree plus two to three years of relevant library experience preferred, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired. General office and organizational skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Ability to interact courteously and efficiently with library patrons; ability to exercise sound discretion when enforcing library policies. Excellent customer service orientation.

 

Preferred: Overall understanding of academic library operations, library circulation systems, basic reference assistance, and Library of Congress classification. Good supervisory and organizational skills.

Required Work Schedule

 

31 weeks, academic year

Total hours = 19.5 per week

 

Regina Library: Monday through Thursday: 4:00pm to 7:30pm; Saturday: 9:00am to 10:00am

ERC: Saturday: 10:00am to 3:00pm

 

Submit cover letter, resume and the contact information for three professional references to:  Human Resources, Rivier University, 420 South Main St., Nashua, NH 03060 Attn: CIRCULATION ASSISTANT PART TIME or email to [email protected].

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to those candidates who apply by Friday, August 22, 2014.