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Access Services Assistant (Part-Time), Maritime Academy, MA

Description:

Responsibilities

  • Provide Circulation Desk / Service Desk coverage primarily during evening / weekend shifts, and answer basic directional / informational questions.
  • Use library catalog software to check-in / check-out / renew library materials.
  • Shelve library materials and perform stack maintenance tasks.
  • Use the library system to assist with processing journals and newly-cataloged books and media.
  • Fulfill scanning requests.
  • Pick up, open and route incoming mail.
  • Pull and process circulation “holds” (items requested by other libraries).
  • Assist with maintaining files and collecting and recording library building usage data.
  • Assist patrons with filling out IT Service Desk tickets.
  • Straighten the Service Desk and common areas, as needed.
  • Assist with other library support duties and projects, as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Skills needed:  Computer literacy skills including proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software (i.e., Google Workspace for Education and/or Microsoft Word & Excel); superior customer service skills; ability to lift up to 25 pounds; ability to retrieve and shelve library materials from 3 inches to over 6 feet off the floor.
  • Minimum experience:  One year of library experience or equivalent job experience.
  • Minimum education:  Associate’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Two or more years of library experience;
  • experience with Sirsi Dynix or equivalent ILS; familiarity with OCLC’s WorldCat & FirstSearch systems; proficiency with tutorial software (e.g., Camtasia, Snagit, etc.) and blogging software (e.g., Wix, Blogger.Com, WordPress, etc.)

Salary

$20/per hour

How to Apply:

For more information about this position, visit:

https://www.maritime.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/part-time-access-services-assistant