ECPI University is hiring: Library Assistant in Greenville

This in-seat position is based at our Greenville, SC campus location.

Transform your Career at ECPI University Since 1966, ECPI University's employees have been dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and career goals through our unique education model. Our culture is to prioritize our students' success through the support of our dynamic team and industry focused curriculum. ECPI University provides a stable work environment, with professional growth opportunities, and competitive benefits. If you are interested in joining us in making a difference in students' lives, we would love to hear from you to discuss the opportunity.

Benefits of Employment ECPI University provides comprehensive benefits, some of which are highlighted below:

- Tuition scholarship program available to employees and their immediate family members after 90 days of employment

- Competitive compensation and medical/dental benefit plans

- 401(k) participation with possible employer contributions This is specialized clerical work performed in an academic li-brary.

The Assistant is responsible for the daily opera-tion of the library. The work primarily involves the circulation desk functions. Some other duties may include processing books for the shelf, shelving books, contacting patrons for the return of overdue items, demonstration of the proper usage of printers, photocopiers or scanners, and other duties assigned such as the university ID cards and equipment distribution. The employee receives instructions and supervision from a regional librarian as well as the Library Director, while regular or routine assign-ments are performed independently.

- Opening or closing the Library may be required.

- Manage inquiries at the Circulation desk, via email, or other electronic messaging systems and the telephone.

- Responsible for circulation, in-cluding circulation, shelf reading, overdue books, and in-ventory.

- Provides pho-tocopy assistance to students and staff. Receives books, and other materials and manages those items for circulation including interlibrary loans to other ECPI libraries.

- Assists students and instructors to locate books and other materials in the ECPI Libraries, and demonstrates use of the Library Catalog.

- Greets visitors, answers telephone, takes messages, and assists with reservations for group study areas and staff meetings held in the library.

- Keeps daily statistics of assistance queries and other statistics tallied at the Circulation desk. Shelves books and other library materials.

- Refers library reference assistance questions and instruction requests to the Regional librarian. Holds training with the Regional librarian, and attends regularly scheduled meetings of the ECPI University Library staff.

- May be responsible for other duties as assigned such as University ID cards, certification test center administration (in the library), and student equipment

Education and/or Experience:

- B.S. degree preferred, plus six (6) months in general library procedures, office proce-dures, and personal computer courses, preferably supplemented by courses in computer software or hardware, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would pro-vide the above noted knowledge, skill, and ability.

Specific Skills:

- Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification System.

- Knowledge of how to use the Library Catalog.

- Ability to demonstrate proper use of personal computers, their peripheral devices, and as-soci-ated software to students, and staff,.

- Ability to work with staff to communicate effectively.

- Ability to work with students.

- Ability to use printing equipment.

ECPI University is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.