Job Information
Palmer College of Chiropractic Library Assistant in Port Orange, Florida
This role will greet & assist students and employees while performing daily tasks in the library. Responsibility of the successful completion of a variety of assigned tasks and projects supporting the Access, Collection Management, Information & Instruction and Special Services departments.
ORGANIZATIONAL 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
Assist patrons in identifying or locating materials; referring patrons to either information sources or Library faculty in an efficient, helpful, and courteous manner; review material and information requests for errors and difficulties according to approved Library standards
Monitor monetary transactions by maintaining fines and fees collection, recording and balancing cash drawers, and prepare deposits.
Order materials, verify invoices and materials received; maintain and prepare complete and accurate statistical reports as assigned; perform materials accessioning, processing and repairs.
Verify donation lists and materials received; maintain and prepare complete and accurate statistical reports as assigned
Perform data entry through additions, deletions, and modifications to various library databases, records and accounts, both computerized and manual; verify accuracy and completeness of data.
Perform clerical duties on a variety of office equipment including computer workstations, printers, photocopiers, fax machines; maintain familiarity with campus software, library utilities software, and technological advances that increase the efficiency of operations; troubleshoot library equipment and refer unresolved problems to appropriate individual.
Performs all responsibilities in a manner that fully complies with Palmer’s Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action policy.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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
High school degree or equivalent plus two years additional schooling; one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated customer service skills.
PHYSICAL 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.