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Library Assistant

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SUMMARY: This position provides assistance to the library faculty and staff in support of the efficient operation of the George A Goodman, DC Library.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • In conjunction with all other personnel, support and advance the vision and mission of the University.

  • Provide basic reference assistance, including chat.

  • Circulate library materials by checking materials in and out using Folio library management system.

  • Perform all opening and closing library procedures during evenings and weekends.

  • Collect and enter circulation statistics into LibInsight.

  • Provide photocopies or electronic copies as requested by alumni, field doctors and interlibrary loan services.

  • Prepare cataloged materials for circulation – reinforce materials and affix labels according to library procedure; make minor repairs to books and other materials.

  • Assist with shelf reading, shelve books, media and other resources

  • Assist with overall orderliness of the library stacks, journals collection, and the facility in general.

  • Receive and direct incoming communication (text, chat, e-mail).

  • Recommend and/or implement policy and procedural changes that enhance the effectiveness of personnel, activities, and programs.

  • Participate in appropriate university ceremonies, programs, task forces, committees, accreditation, and program development activities, etc.

  • Prepare reports on activities as requested.

  • Other duties as assigned by the Library Director.