Library Assistant

Job Overview

Assist library patrons in meeting their information needs. Support faculty and staff with multimedia needs to provide an excellent educational experience for the students. Help maintain an atmosphere conducive to learning and provide a welcoming space for library patrons.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Associate Degree preferred. Library experience preferred.
CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
Must possess valid driver’s license.

Responsible for all aspects of public service desk coverage and collection circulation using online systems.
Keep patron information confidential.
Work as team member to improve patron services and resolve reported problems.
Assess overdue/lost material fines and fees according to NICC policy.
Assist library patrons in locating material and information from various sources.
Assist users with computers, databases, & photocopiers.
Process requests for lending and borrowing initiated by NICC patrons or requested from other libraries (Interlibrary Lending).
Collect statistics on use of library material and provide reports as requested.
Perform collection maintenance tasks.
Issue library cards, NICC IDs & clinical badges per College policy.
Sort returned library material according to classification codes and return to shelves,files, orother designated storage areas.
Check in & process periodicals and newspapers. Add holdings information to local & national cataloging utilities.

Maintain records and track payments for library acquisitions. Track purchases and keep associated records up-to-date. Prepare invoices and payments.
Inventory library collection & keep records up to date.
Use automated room reservation system to record requests and report statistics.
Promote the library with special displays, posters, and programs.
Create & maintain library online subject guides.
Assist cataloging material, both physical and electronic, for inclusion in library’s collection using knowledge of MARC records, AACR2, RDA, and SirsiDynix BlueCloud.
Process new library material for circulation and shelving.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.