Part-Time Library Associate

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the Director of the Library, the individual holding this position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:• Provides walk-in, telephone, and email reference services.• Assists patrons with finding appropriate research resources.• Troubleshoots and resolves basic computer problems in the Library.• Performs routine circulation operations within the Mandarin Integrated Library System.• Ensures materials are accurately shelved.• Assists with interlibrary loan services.• Instructs patrons on use of the facility and resources.• Assists with materials processing, inventory, and resource evaluation.• May assist with training and guidance provided to student workers.• Works on projects in collaboration with other departments on campus as needed.• Performs other duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESMay direct the work of student employees.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed in order to perform the duties of the position, including the ability to retain on the job learned skills and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to customer service• Ability to work with a diverse populationPHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Ability to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids.• Ability to lift and carry up to 5 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally.• Ability to push book carts.• Exhibit manual dexterity to operate office equipment.• Frequently is required to walk, sit, stand, and reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.• Frequently is required to climb step stools or ladders to work with items on high shelves.• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.• Work is primarily performed in a library setting where the noise level is usually low. There may be frequent interruptions.