Library Assistant jobs in North Platte, NE

Overview

The mission of Laramie County Community College is to transform our students' lives through the power of inspired learning.

Our over-arching goal is that our accomplishments as a community college will distinguish LCCC from others in the nation, in turn benefiting our communities and bringing pride to the Great State of Wyoming.

Our core values include Passion, Authenticity, and the Desire to Make a Difference.

Must be a current LCCC student to be eligible.

Job Summary :

Work in a library setting, assisting patrons with circulation processes while maintaining a clean and efficient work environment.

Other tasks may be assigned based on contemporary institutional need.

Compensation : $13.33 / hr. Commensurate with experience and education.

Tentative Start Date : As soon as practical after screening process.

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Responsibilities

Essential Functions : this position is eligible for compensatory or overtime pay provisions of the FLSA. This listing of essential duties is not all-inclusive, but representative, other duties may be assigned).

• Assist library patrons with circulation processes
• Check material in and out
• Operate Sirsi circulation software
• Navigate WYLDcat for item searches
• Make library cards
• Accept fines and record transactions
• Shelve material
• Perform other projects : light typing, filing, data entry, maintain patron supplies, operate office machines, keep walkways free of obstacles, answer phones, and other office duties

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to provide efficient and courteous customer service
• Ability to operate telephone, computer and computer printers, photocopiers, scanners, electric typewriter, telefax and laminating machine;

including ability to troubleshoot basic problems

Clerical skills include ability to file alphabetically and numerically in an accurate and efficient manner and perform light data entry and typing

Physical / Mental Demands :

• Ability to lift, bend, stoop and reach upper levels of shelves
• While performing the essential duties of this position, an employee would frequently be required to move around the assigned work space as well as within hallways, meeting rooms, and other parts of the campus facilities.
• There may be multiple / daily instances of prolonged personal computer use which would include keyboard and / or mouse usage as well as viewing a computer monitor.
• An employee must frequently lift and / or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 35 pounds to perform essential position functions.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The overall work environment requires the mental ability to shift focal point quickly due to interruptions; an employee must be able to mentally track multiple projects and tasking as well.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, there may be unexpected instances of somewhat loud sounds.

NOTE : This position description is a general description; it is not intended as an employment contract, nor is it intended to describe all duties someone in this position may perform.

All employees of the College are expected to perform other tasks as assigned by their respective supervisor / manager regardless of job title or routine job duties.

Qualifications

Minimum :

• High school diploma or Equivalent
• Customer service experience
• Computer experience including working knowledge of MS Office software applications, email, and Internet
• Must be an LCCC student enrolled in at least 6 credit hours in the current semester

Preferred :

Preferred knowledge of SIRSI / DYNIX integrated library system

If you are selected for the position, your appointment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. LCCC reserves the right to end this employment agreement should the results of your background investigation not be successful.

LCCC DOES NOT SPONSOR H1B VISAS.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Laramie County Community College is committed to providing a safe and nondiscriminatory educational and employment environment.

The college does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation or other status protected by law.

Sexual harassment, including sexual violence, is a form of sex discrimination prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

The college does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational, extracurricular, athletic or other programs or in the context of employment.

Last updated : 2024-03-28