Student Library Assistant Description (STF3315)

Hutchinson Community College; Hutchinson (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Hutchinson Community College is seeking a part-time Student Assistant to manage the circulation desk, assist library users, and maintain order of the library collection. Responsibilities include checking materials in/out, answering calls, and shelf maintenance.

You may help with special projects and events while ensuring duties are completed first. Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, strong customer service, excellent time management, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Ability to work under supervision and follow directions from staff.
• Excellent customer service and a friendly, welcoming demeanor.
• Strong time management skills to balance duties.
• Experience with library automation systems is preferred.
• General computer skills including typing and data entry.

Responsibilities

• Staff the circulation desk: check items in/out, renew items, and assist users.
• Assist students, faculty, staff, and community users with information and questions.
• Process print newspapers, journals, and magazines for public use.
• Answer and direct phone calls.
• Gather, sort, shelve, and maintain call number order of library items.
• Spot-check shelves, fix damaged items, and keep spaces tidy.
• Assist staff with special projects, events, and displays.
• Attend scheduled shifts and comply with HutchCC policies.

Skills

Customer service

Time management

Supervision and instruction

General computer skills

Library workflows

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Library automation systems

Job description

Student assistants’ primary responsibility will be to manage the circulation desk including checking materials in and out, assisting students, faculty, staff, and community users in finding information, and answering the phone. They will also be responsible for re-shelving items and maintaining the library collection’s order and appearance. In addition, student assistants may be asked to assist in special projects, events, and other various tasks by staff members. Student assistants are welcome to work on homework or read during scheduled work hours as long as their assigned duties are completed first.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Circulation Services
  • Assist library users with basic reference, resource, directional, and technology questions.
  • Check items out, check items in, and renew circulating library materials as well as items on Reserve.
  • Process print newspapers, journals, and magazines for public use.
  • Answer and direct phone calls.
• Collection Management and Maintenance:
  • Gather, sort, and shelve library items.
  • Shelf-read to ensure proper call number and order.
  • Straighten shelves and spot check books for damage.
  • Search the stacks for any missing items.
• Report maintenance or security problems.
• Perform minor repairs on lightly damaged items.
• Keep copiers and printers filled with paper.
• Daily cleaning responsibilities include wiping down tables and chairs, dusting shelves, and sweeping.
• Assist library staff with special projects, displays, events, and other tasks.
• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete responsibilities of the position.
• Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to accept supervision and instruction, and to work effectively with students, staff, and faculty.
• Exceptional customer service skills with a friendly, inviting, and dedicated personality.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Experience with library automation systems preferred.
• General computer skills including typing, database searching and navigation.

• Physical requirements: exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer, and to operate additional office equipment; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; to use appropriate judgment and to apply tact and courtesy in difficult situations; The ability to understand words and respond effectively and appropriately; Visual acuity to view a computer terminal; lifting items up to 50 pounds may be required; Medium/Indoor and outdoor work environment.
• Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position.
• Essential functions and the physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

HOURLY WAGE and STATUS:

The hourly rate of pay for this position is commensurate with qualifications as determined by the HutchCC administration. This part-time nonexempt support staff position is not benefit eligible and is at-will.

HUTCHINSON COMMUNITY COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY,

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

To view the HutchCC Non-Discrimination Notice, please visit www.hutchcc.edu

HutchCC reserves the right to revise job responsibilities as the need occurs.

This position announcement does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment; rather, it is a clarification of the responsibilities of the position.

This job description may be changed at any time by the HutchCC administration.