Library Assistant in Reference

Provides reference services to faculty, students, and staff

Assists patrons with the utilization of the library in a courteous and professional manner as needed, i.e. charging and discharging library materials

Receives requests for information from patrons

Processes Gil Express requests within established time limit

Maintains user records, updating as necessary, in Voyager Automation system

Organizes shelves so that all materials remain in an orderly and neat manner according to LC classification standards

Processes, organizes and disseminates resources in a departmental environment

Uses appropriate library modules to create, control, edit, receive, copy, display, verify and post generic item(s) information resources

Operates workstations consistent with system and departmental guidelines

Compiles monthly and annual statistical reports on users and circulation of library materials

Interprets lending policies and answers inquires

Supervises, trains and schedules student and graduate assistants

Opens and closes library on designated days, nights and weekends

Covers Reference area on weekends

Shifts and inventories materials in main stack area when needed

Attends library/departmental staff meetings and participates in library activities

Other duties assigned by the Assistant Director/Head of Reference or Director