Library Assistant

Date Revised: 11/19/2018

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Library Assistant

Job Category: Non-Exempt

PCLS: 50032

Salary Grade: B

Summary

Incumbents in the Library Assistant position perform work in various units of the library. Incumbents assist patrons in the use of library resources and materials as well as provide technical support for library operations and systems. They use library related computer application programs, personal computer application programs, and computer equipment on a daily basis.

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities

The Library Assistant reports to a Library Professional. This classification may train and guide student employees.

Typical Functions

1. Assists patrons in the use of library resources and materials, in person and/or via email.2. May teach library instruction sessions.3. May provide individual research consultations in person or online.4. Provides reference service at the Information desk, Library Media Collections, Special Collections

and Archives , and Circulation Desk.5. Trains and guides student employees.6. Oversees digitization, file creation, and backup.7. Oversees maintenance of office equipment, including scanners and digital camera.8. Compiles monthly statistical reports.9. Operates the database and mechanical features of the Borrower Automated Retrieval Network

(BARN). 10. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of or ability to learn library related computer programs.2. Computer skills, including Word, Excel, and web browsers.3. Ability to meet deadlines.4. Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, faculty, staff, and

public patrons.

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5. Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize objectives, and exercise judgement.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of library-related experience or post-secondary education is required.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. Employees are occasionally required to stand, sit, sort, hold, squat, stoop, walk, write, and reach with hands and arms. Employees must be able to lift up to 40 pounds and have the ability to move shelving units.

Fundamental Abilities

Within the scope and complexity of each position’s responsibilities, each incumbent is expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities:

1. Communicating : Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. 2. Problem solving : Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve

problems. 3. Monitoring : Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate

corrective action.4. Critical Thinking : Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.5. Team Building : Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates

cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.6. Active Listening : Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks

questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.7. Service Orientation : Actively seeks opportunities to help others.8. Conflict Resolution : Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be

frustrated.

Core Characteristics

As representatives of Utah State University and primary contributors to its mission, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:

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2. Take initiative.3. Maintain confidentiality.4. Be accountable.5. Behave ethically.

6. Be honest and trustworthy.7. Demonstrate a strong work ethic.8. Be inquisitive.9. Be detail oriented.

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10. Be self-motivated.11. Efficiently manage multiple tasks.

12. Be a team player.13. Be committed to improving USU.

Disclaimer This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.

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