Job Title

Library Aid

Department

Owens Library

Job Description

To provide assistance to the departments of B.D. Owens Library - Circulation/Reserve, Reference, Periodicals, Audiovisual, Interlibrary Loan, Graphics, Government Documents, Technical Services Areas and Collection Management; Assist with automation circulation, answer phones, take messages, assist patrons with questions, file, send faxes and other duties as assigned; Follow oral instructions; Utilize effective oral communications when answering questions; Resolve needs of clients using knowledge of departmental, campus and library resources; Receive general instructions and complete projects independently; Conduct research for special projects; Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel; Knowledge of library software; Ability to recognize, initiate and complete various tasks; Pay attention to detail; Exhibit professionalism and courtesy; Exhibit positive customer relations skills; Demonstrate ability to work positively with others; Have ability to work with diverse on and off campus populations.

Qualifications

Attention to detail; Communication and organizational skills; Professional and courteous; Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel preferred; Seeking University students enrolled in summer classes, for a minimum of 6 credit hours, to work during the months of May, June & July; Please obtain Applications/Class Schedule Forms in Owens Library Room 108A; Federal Work Study recipients receive priority consideration.

Wage Rate

New minimum wage takes effect January 1, 2009; Wage rate to be determined.

Hours Available

40 Hours (3-4 postions)

Start Date

January 12, 2009

Application Deadline

December 12, 2008; Please obtain applications/class schedule forms in Owens Library 108A.

Supervisor

Glenn Morrow

Address

108A Owens Library

Phone

562-1592

E-mail

morrow@nwmissouri.edu