Library Assistant - Middlesex Community College,
Middletown, CT. Hours: 17 hours a week, including evenings and
weekends, temporary assignment. Salary: $21.54 hourly. Closing Date: October 14, 2011.
Anticipated Start Date: October 27, 2011. Preferred Knowledge, Skills
And Abilities: Associate’s degree or higher, together with at least two
years of experience in an academic library environment. The Library
Assistant is required to have demonstrated ability to perform support
services in one or more functional areas of academic librarianship
(specifically Circulation and Copy Cataloging); demonstrated ability to
interact favorably with staff, students, faculty, and the public; an
enthusiasm for tasks requiring attention to detail and accuracy; and
strong information technology literacy skills. Knowledge of OCLC and Ex
Libris Voyager Integrated Library System a plus. Substitution Allowed:
Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are
encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and
experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position,
and to provide appropriate references. General Knowledge: Under the
direction of the Director of Library Services, the Library Assistant
performs the duties involved in the operation of the circulation desk,
including providing public service to library patrons. The Library
Assistant is also responsible for assisting in copy cataloging and
material processing, and processing interlibrary loan requests. The
successful candidate may be called upon to perform special projects as
needed to ensure the successful overall operation of the Library.
Examples of Essential Tasks: Perform and oversee check out/check in of
library materials and patron registration in Ex Libris Voyager system;
Carry out daily operations of Interlibrary Loan, using OCLC/reQuest
systems; Create and maintain in-house records of Interlibrary Loan
transactions; Assist in copy cataloging of print materials, involving
bibliographic information verification and holding record creation.
Perform and oversee material processing; Oversee and
participate in shelf reading to make the library’s
collections easily accessible to patrons; Provide basic reference
assistance to patrons, and aid patrons in locating materials; Assist
patrons in the use of electronic databases and online catalog and the
library’s equipment. Application Instructions: Send letter of intent,
resume, transcript, Board of trustees application, and the names of
references to: Jennifer Hobby, Human Resources Associate, Human
Resources & Labor Relations, Middlesex Community College, 100
Training Hill Road, Middletown, CT 06457; or email at jhobby@mxcc.commnet.edu
or fax (860) 343-5870. AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
EMPLOYER. The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer and strongly encourages the applications of
women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
