Job Description
Open Date 9/2/2024
Classification Support Staff
Department Library
Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt
System Job Title Library Assistant
Description SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the direction of the Director of the Lancaster Campus Library.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: N/A
LOCATION : Lancaster, PA
POSITION SUMMARY: The part-time library circulation assistant provides support and assistance to library patrons at the circulation desk and assists with various library tasks. This individual also serves in a reception capacity for the campus, welcoming visitors and providing information and assistance as needed. The position is part-time up to 15 hours per week and includes some evening and Saturday hours when classes are in session.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide assistance at the Circulation Desk
- Check out, check in, and renew library materials
- Assist library patrons with basic reference questions and use of computers, photocopier, and other equipment
- Receive payments of fines and fees
- Update patron information and create accounts for new patrons
- Offer directions and referrals when appropriate
Welcome campus visitors
- Provide information and directions for campus visitors
- Issue visitor parking permits
- Answer the telephone and direct callers
- Refer questions or concerns to the appropriate campus department
Attend to library upkeep and security
- Tidy resource areas
- Implement opening and closing procedures as needed
- Monitor activity in the building and respond as necessary to any concerns
Participate in collection maintenance
- Shelve materials
- Process holds
- Regularly monitor circulating collections for items that require repair
Additional special projects and tasks as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor's degree or work experience in an administrative or customer-service position; computer competency; demonstrated customer service ability; careful attention to detail; adept at working flexibly in a team environment; ability to work in a multicultural and diverse environment.
PREFERRED SKILLS : Library work or volunteer experience; proficiency with computers and technology; strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills; excellent problem-solving skills; keen attention to detail.
TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should attach their cover letter and resume to their online application by clicking 'Apply Now'. Please attach documents as a PDF file.
At Moravian University, we are committed to our mission to prepare individuals for reflective lives and leadership in a world of change. To achieve these ideals, we are dedicated to fostering an educational and professional environment that is enriched by individuals of different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
Job candidates and prospective members of our community are expected to engage, communicate, and collaborate across diverse cultural, social, and academic backgrounds. Additionally, faculty and staff should demonstrate the ability to adapt andragogical or professional methods to the lived experiences and cultural backgrounds of students and colleagues.
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Employment inquiries should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu and admission inquiries to Admissions at admission@moravian.edu . Concerns regarding all forms of discrimination, including sexual harassment and/or sex discrimination in admission/employment:
Becki Achey Equal Opportunity and Title IX Coordinator
1309 Main St. (Room 204)
(610) 625-7023
equalopportunity@moravian.edu
Mailing address:
Moravian University
1200 Main St.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
Concerns regarding gender and equity in athletics:
Rebecca May Associate Athletic Director (Deputy Title IX Coordinator)
109 Johnston Hall
Moravian University
1200 Main St.
Bethlehem, Pennsylvania 18018
(610) 625-7791
mayr@moravian.edu
Concerns regarding the application of Title IX:
U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights
100 Penn Square East, Suite 515
Philadelphia, PA 19107-3323
(215) 656-8541
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The individual is routinely exposed to indoor conditions and outdoor weather and temperature extremes, and moderate noise level.
Pursuant to the ADA, Moravian University will provide reasonable accommodation(s) to employees with qualified disabilities in order to perform the essential functions of their position, except when doing so would cause an undue hardship for the University. Accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis through documentation review and an interactive process that includes the employee's supervisor. Requests for accommodation or questions about this process should be directed to Human Resources at hr@moravian.edu or 610.861.1527. View the standard physical demands for positions at Moravian University. If this position requires additional or different demands, a Human Resources team member will notify you.
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About the Organization Moravian University offers students a private education they will not find anywhere else: personal attention and preparation for life with a record of success longer than our nation's history. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and offering undergraduate and graduate degrees that blend liberal arts with professional programs, Moravian University has been preparing students for reflective lives, fulfilling careers, and transformative leadership in a world of change since 1742. Moravian University is a member of The New American Colleges and Universities (NAC&U), a national consortium of selective, small to mid-size independent colleges and universities dedicated to the purposeful integration of liberal education, professional studies, and civic engagement. Visit moravian.edu to learn more about how the Moravian University focus on education for all prepares its students for life-long success.
EOE Statement Moravian University is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity and encouraging individuals from under-represented populations to apply. EOE
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