Circulation Assistant

Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary IKansas City, MO, US

7 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Job Description

Description : JOB PURPOSE

To assist the library patrons, seminary faculty and staff, and the library services team by providing routine clerical work to ensure a quality library experience for all.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist patrons in the use of the library's resources by charging / discharging items in the regular stacks, reserve books, computers, videos, and Interlibrary Loans.
Retrieve materials from the Library Annex and Remote Storage Collection as needed for research.
Assist disabled persons in the use and retrieval of library resources.
Process new materials for circulation such as books, videos, CDs, etc.
Assist in the annual binding of periodicals.
Send copies of table of content pages of selected journals to professors, as requested
Assist in the display, shelving, and filing of periodicals.
Help with the maintenance and storage of association minutes from the states for which our seminary is responsible.
Shelve books and materials as necessary to maintain an orderly library, including books, videos, tapes, etc.
Cooperate as a team member with the library staff in performing any duty essential to the achievement of efficient library operations, such as communication, troubleshooting, and decision making.
Take part in staff meetings as arranged by the Dean of Library Services.
Open and lock up library in the absence of other library personnel.
Open and distribute library mail in the absence of library secretary.
Additional tasks as assigned by library personnel

WORKING CONDITIONS

No more than twenty-nine (29) hours per week

Varying schedule including some evenings and weekends

Quiet shared space environment

Requirements :

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS

Include, but not limited to

Christian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God

High School diploma or equivalent, required

Bachelor’s or Seminary degree, preferred

One year library experience, preferred.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including proper phone etiquette.

Able to maintain courtesy, composure and wisdom when dealing with sensitive issues and in during all contact with library patrons and fellow staff members

Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Able to use library software necessary for online catalog searches, interlibrary loans, and circulation. Training is provided

Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the library

Must understand the dynamics of academic and Southern Baptist life.

Strong attention to detail

Punctual and dependable work ethic

Positive attitude, with a desire and willingness to learn

Must be able to pass background screening, including driving record

Eligible to work in the United States

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequently required to sit or stand for periods of time at desk or computer station

Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

Able lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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