Part -Time Library Assistant (Circulation)

Position Information

Position Information

Vacancy Number:
S-01048

Position Title:
Part -Time Library Assistant (Circulation)

Classification Title:
Library Assistant

Department:
Library (Circulation)

Employment Type:
Part-Time

Duties and Responsibilities:

Auburn University at Montgomery Library seeks an enthusiastic and customer-service focused individual to provide part-time night and weekend library coverage in their Access Services department. This individual will be primarily responsible for providing coverage at the circulation desk along with managing student workers on assigned nights and weekends. Successful applicants will be self-motivated, able to work independently, and be highly skilled in customer service.

The Library Assistant will be responsible for the following:

• Assist AUM Library patrons at the circulation desk.
• Open and/or close the AUM Library; open and/or close the Access Services department.
• Record statistics during assigned shift.
• Handle any money transactions and manage cash box.
• Manage student worker activities during assigned shift.
• Read shelves, shift, and sort materials as necessary to maintain accuracy, order, and neatness.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The successful candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Knowledge of basic research techniques.
• Knowledge of or ability to learn the Library of Congress classification system.
• Skill in using computer software applications.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Able to work nights and weekends
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of college course work equal to one year and/or experience equivalent to one year of library work.

Job Open Date:
08/11/2023

This posting will remain open until closed:
Yes

Job Close Date:

Salary Band:
102

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Auburn University at Montgomery reserves the right once interviewing has begun to stop accepting applications.

About the University/College

Located in Alabama’s vibrant state capital, Auburn University at Montgomery is a fast-growing university on the rise. Don’t just take our word for it: The Princeton Review rates us as one of the best colleges in the Southeast, while U.S. News & World Report recently ranked us No. 22 among regional universities in the South for the quality of undergraduate teaching and 38th among all public institutions in the region.

Auburn University at Montgomery is an equal opportunity employer committed to excellence through diversity; therefore, we encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Quick Link
https://www.jobs.aum.edu/postings/6318

Position Profile Link

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Professional Reference Sheet

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. How would you rate your customer service skills and why?
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
2. How would you describe your work ethic?
   
   (Open Ended Question)