Library Assistant I

Job title

Library Assistant I

Job type

Part Time, 15-20 hours per week, Secondedi or Paid Hourly

Reports to

Director of Library Services

Location

On Campus (not eligible for remote work)

About Dallas International University

Dallas International University is a Christian University and provides education and research opportunities preparing global leaders to partner with local communities. The university was established in 1998 and has developed into a level 5 accredited university. Our faculty have served and worked in more than 60 countries and bring practical insights into the classroom from cultures and languages around the world.

Job Overview

Library Assistants (classification I) provide a range of Circulation services including check-in, check-out of materials, and management of course reserves. Provides ‘ready reference’ or first-tier reference support, assists in creation and updating of Library Course Guides, performs light cataloging, or technical interface between library systems. Additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities ii

• Monitor circulation desk, answer phone, respond to general email inbox, and assist patrons by providing a range of Circulation services using a variety of library software and systems.
• Maintain patron usage statistics.
• Monitor and respond to basic library questions in the library’s HelpDesk ticket system, referring patrons to appropriate library employees when necessary.
• Assist with Course Guide creation and updates, library displays, and/or staff calendars.
• Assist with special projects as assigned by the Library Director, which may include light cataloging, technical interfacing with library systems, and/or help document/tutorial design.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience in a professional setting required. Library experience preferred.
• Preference for organizing and working with information and data.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Effective team player.
• Ability to maintain focus and complete work while experiencing ongoing interruptions.

Hours

• Part-time, 15-20 hours per week.

Physical Requirements

Requires moderate physical effort and the ability to comfortably lift up to 15 pounds. Must be available to work onsite in Dallas, Texas.

i A seconded member is a paid employee from another institution who is loaned to DIU through a partnership agreement.

ii The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Staff members may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience in a professional setting required. Library experience preferred.
• Preference for organizing and working with information and data.
• Effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Able to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Effective team player.
• Ability to maintain focus and complete work while experiencing ongoing interruptions.