Library Assistant_

Palmer College of Chiropractic is looking for a Library Assistant!The Library Assistant’s role is to greet and assist library patrons. Library Assistants are responsible for a variety of assigned tasks and projects supporting the Public Services, Technical Services, Special Collections & Archives departments within the library.The hours for this position are Tuesday - Friday, 7:15am - 3:45pm & Saturday, 8:30am-5pmORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS+ Responsible to the assigned administrator and has a support responsibility to all other departments and college/university personnel as necessary.+ Responsible for the supervision of work study students as assigned.SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES+ Open and/or close the library.+ Provide excellent customer service to library patrons.+ Perform Circulation Desk procedures, such as checking books in/out and finding books for patrons.+ Answer directional questions and refer patrons to appropriate personnel.+ Refer reference questions and literature searches to librarians.+ Answer the phones, route calls, check voicemails.+ Troubleshoot student printing/computer problems.+ Perform various straightening, facing, shifting, and shelving of library materials.+ Search shelves for missing/overdue items.+ Check and fill printers, staplers, etc.+ Supervise Student Assistants.+ Perform various clerical and data entry tasks as needed.+ Perform other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES+ Ability to perform assigned duties with time pressures and frequent interruptions.+ Ability to maintain multiple projects at one time.+ Ability to utilize general office equipment and other necessary equipment.+ Ability to utilize personal computer and various software packages, including Library based software.+ Ability to analyze and resolve difficult problems.+ Ability to work independently and autonomously.+ Ability to calculate and analyze numerical data.+ Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 25 pounds.+ Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.+ Ability to sit and use computer workstation for extended periods of time.+ Ability to work various hours as job requires.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE+ Associate degree or equivalent; one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated customer service skillsPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT+ Performs sedentary to light work in a ventilated, lighted, and temperature controlled office setting.+ Frequent need to stand, stoop, walk, sit, lift light objects (up to 25 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the workday.