Library Assistant Job at ECPI University in Manassas

Overview

This in-seat position is based at our Manassas, VA campus location.

Transform your Career at ECPI University. Since 1966, ECPI University’s employees have been dedicated to helping students achieve their academic and career goals through our unique education model. Our culture prioritizes student success through the support of our dynamic team and industry-focused curriculum. ECPI University provides a stable work environment, with professional growth opportunities, and competitive benefits. If you are interested in joining us in making a difference in students’ lives, we would love to hear from you to discuss the opportunity.

Benefits

• Tuition scholarship program available to employees and their immediate family members after 90 days of employment
• Competitive compensation and medical/dental benefit plans
• 401(k) participation with possible employer contributions

Responsibilities

• Specialized clerical work performed in an academic library.
• The Assistant is responsible for the daily operation of the library, primarily the circulation desk functions.
• Processing books for the shelf, shelving books, contacting patrons for overdue item returns, and assisting with printers, photocopiers, or scanners usage.
• May handle university ID cards and equipment distribution; receive instructions and supervision from a regional librarian and the Library Director; perform regular assignments independently.
• Open or close the Library as required.
• Manage inquiries at the Circulation desk, via email, other electronic messaging systems, and the telephone.
• Responsible for circulation, shelf reading, overdue books, and inventory.
• Provide photocopy assistance to students and staff; receive books and materials and manage those items for circulation including interlibrary loans to other ECPI libraries.
• Assist students and instructors to locate books and materials in the ECPI Libraries and demonstrate use of the Library Catalog.
• Greet visitors, answer the telephone, take messages, and assist with reservations for group study areas and staff meetings in the library.
• Keep daily statistics of assistance queries and other statistics tallied at the Circulation desk. Shelve books and other library materials.
• Refer library reference assistance questions and instruction requests to the Regional librarian. Hold training with the Regional librarian and attend regularly scheduled meetings of the ECPI University Library staff.
• May be responsible for other duties as assigned such as University ID cards, certification test center administration (in the library), and student equipment.

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree preferred, plus six (6) months in general library procedures, office procedures, and personal computer courses, preferably supplemented by courses in computer software or hardware, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that would provide the above noted knowledge, skill, and ability.

Specific Skills

• Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
• Knowledge of how to use the Library Catalog.
• Ability to demonstrate proper use of personal computers, their peripheral devices, and associated software to students and staff.
• Ability to work with staff to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work with students.
• Ability to use printing equipment.

Equal Opportunity

ECPI University is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.