CIRCULATION ASSISTANT

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A theological educational institution is seeking a Library Assistant in Kansas City to assist library patrons and staff, ensuring a quality library experience. Responsibilities include processing new materials, assisting users with resources, and maintaining order in the library. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a high school diploma, and be proficient in Microsoft Office tools. This part-time position requires up to 29 hours per week, with potential evening and weekend schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Able to maintain courtesy and composure with library patrons.
• Must understand the dynamics of academic and Southern Baptist life.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons in the use of the library's resources.
• Process new materials for circulation.
• Shelve books and maintain an orderly library environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook proficiency

Attention to detail

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s or Seminary degree

Job description

Description

To assist the library patrons, seminary faculty and staff, and the library services team by providing routine clerical work to ensure a quality library experience for all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist patrons in the use of the library's resources by charging/discharging items in the regular stacks, reserve books, computers, videos, and Interlibrary Loans.
• Retrieve materials from the Library Annex and Remote Storage Collection as needed for research.
• Assist disabled persons in the use and retrieval of library resources.
• Process new materials for circulation such as books, videos, CDs, etc.
• Assist in the annual binding of periodicals.
• Send copies of table of content pages of selected journals to professors, as requested.
• Assist in the display, shelving, and filing of periodicals.
• Help with the maintenance and storage of association minutes from the states for which our seminary is responsible.
• Shelve books and materials as necessary to maintain an orderly library, including books, videos, tapes, etc.
• Cooperate as a team member with the library staff in performing any duty essential to the achievement of efficient library operations, such as communication, troubleshooting, and decision making.
• Take part in staff meetings as arranged by the Dean of Library Services.
• Open and lock up library in the absence of other library personnel.
• Open and distribute library mail in the absence of library secretary.
• Additional tasks as assigned by library personnel.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• No more than twenty-nine (29) hours per week
• Varying schedule including some evenings and weekends
• Quiet shared space environment

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Include, but not limited to

• Christian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God
• High School diploma or equivalent, required
• Bachelor’s or Seminary degree, preferred
• One year library experience, preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including proper phone etiquette.
• Able to maintain courtesy, composure and wisdom when dealing with sensitive issues and in during all contact with library patrons and fellow staff members
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Able to use library software necessary for online catalog searches, interlibrary loans, and circulation. Training is provided
• Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the library
• Must understand the dynamics of academic and Southern Baptist life.
• Strong attention to detail
• Punctual and dependable work ethic
• Positive attitude, with a desire and willingness to learn
• Must be able to pass background screening, including driving record
• Eligible to work in the United States

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Frequently required to sit or stand for periods of time at desk or computer station
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Able lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.