Library Assistant - Circulation

Location

ST. LOUIS, MO 63110



Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Position is responsible for access for Library materials to clients through acquisition of materials, creation and maintenance of records, maintenance of materials, and customer service at service desk.

Job Description

• Acquires materials, processes materials for shelving and processes invoices for materials received.
• Catalogs and classifies materials.
• Prepares and updates records in library's bibliographic databases.
• Maintains client and circulation record databases.
• Maintains client registration records for all library on line information services.
• Prepares invoices for library services or use of library facilities.
• Locates materials that are requested and not owned, determines most appropriate and timely means of transmission of request's and acquits materials.
• Receives requests from outside libraries for materials owned and transmits materials.
• Receives fee-based photocopy requests and transmits materials.
• Attends service desks, checking materials in and out, renewing materials, recalling materials, placing items on waiting lists, selling copicards and handling client questions and complaints regarding library policies and procedures and library hardware and software.
• Collects, prepares and sends journal issues to binder.
• Monitors volumes returned from binder, certifies information, processes volumes for shelving and approves invoices for payment.
• Reviews collections, identifies items in need of treatment, determines appropriate treatment, performs in-house repairs and documents treatment.
• Gathers information and maintains files related to material conversation.
• Reshelfs books and journals and shelf-reads book and journal stacks.
• Schedules use of library facilities.
• Provides photocopy support for library services and programs.
• Assists supervisor in hiring, training and leadership duties as required.
• Receives, sorts and distributes mail.
• Maintains photocopiers and printers, calling for service if needed.
• Maintains or collates statistics; produces reports.
• Maintains office supplies.

Working Conditions:

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at a desk or a table.

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Library Administration (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Audiovisual Equipment, Computer Literacy, Library Management Software

Grade

G05-H

Salary Range

$17.03 - $24.61 / HourlyThe salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email[email protected]or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity or shared ancestry, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information. As a federal contractor, the university maintains affirmative action programs to implement its equal employment opportunity policy for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, in accordance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), as amended.