ECPI University is hiring: Library Assistant in Lake Mary

Lake Mary-Orlando
Lake Mary, FL 32746, USA

Description

This in-seat position is based at our Lake Mary, Florida 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:

1. Tuition scholarship program available to employees and their immediate family members after 90 days of employment
2. Competitive compensation and medical/dental benefit plans
3. 401(k) participation with possible employer contributions

Job Responsibilities

This is specialized clerical work performed in an academic library. The Assistant is responsible for the daily operation of the library. The work primarily involves the circulation desk functions. Some other duties may include:

1. Processing books for the shelf and shelving books.
2. Contacting patrons for the return of overdue items.
3. Demonstrating the proper usage of printers, photocopiers, or scanners.
4. Opening or closing the Library as required.
5. Managing inquiries at the Circulation desk, via email, or other electronic messaging systems and the telephone.
6. Responsible for circulation tasks, including shelf reading, overdue books, and inventory.
7. Providing photocopy assistance to students and staff.
8. Receiving books and other materials and managing those items for circulation, including interlibrary loans.
9. Assisting students and instructors to locate books and other materials in the ECPI Libraries, and demonstrating use of the Library Catalog.
10. Greeting visitors, answering telephone, taking messages, and assisting with reservations for group study areas and staff meetings held in the library.
11. Keeping daily statistics of assistance queries and other statistics tallied at the Circulation desk.
12. Shelving books and other library materials.
13. Referring library reference assistance questions and instruction requests to the Regional librarian.
14. Holding training with the Regional librarian, and attending regularly scheduled meetings of the ECPI University Library staff.
15. 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 procedures, and personal computer courses, preferably supplemented by courses in computer software or hardware, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above noted knowledge, skill, and ability.

Specific Skills

1. Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
2. Knowledge of how to use the Library Catalog.
3. Ability to demonstrate proper use of personal computers, their peripheral devices, and associated software to students and staff.
4. Ability to communicate effectively with staff.
5. Ability to work with students.
6. Ability to use printing equipment.

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

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