CIRCULATION ASSISTANT - FWS

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc.; Kansas City, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Inc. seeks a part-time Library Assistant to support daily library operations. The role involves helping patrons with resources, processing materials for circulation, and shelving items to maintain an orderly library.

Applicants must be MBTS or Spurgeon College students and eligible for Federal Work Study. The schedule is limited to 20 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends, in a quiet, shared-space environment.

Qualifications

• Must be current MBTS or Spurgeon College student and eligible for Federal Work Study via FAFSA.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; bachelor’s or seminary degree is preferred.
• One year library experience is preferred; strong communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with library resources and circulation tasks.
• Retrieve materials from Library Annex and Remote Storage as needed.
• Assist in displaying, shelving, and filing periodicals.
• Support staff during meetings and general library operations.

Skills

Strong communication

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Punctual and dependable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s or Seminary degree (preferred)

One year library experience (preferred)

Current student of MBTS or Spurgeon College

Must be eligible to work in the United States

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Library software (catalog/search, ILL, circulation)

Job description

Description

JOB PURPOSE

To assist the library patrons, Midwestern 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 the 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 (20) hours per week
• Varying schedule including some evenings and weekends.
• Quiet shared space environment

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

MUST BE CURRENT STUDENT OF MBTS OR SPURGEON COLLEGE, AND

MUST QUALIFY FOR THE FEDERAL WORK STUDY PROGRAM VIA FAFSA

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 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 a desk or computer station.
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.
• Able to 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.