Position Vacancy Announcement

POSITION SUMMARY:

Circulates library materials and provides general library services to library users.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Circulates materials and equipment from the library.
2. Retrieves materials from behind the library circulation desk (magazines, A/V materials, reserves) for library users.
3. Creates and edits PSC patron records in the automated circulation system.
4. Assists students with using the online catalog and locating materials within the library.
5. Collects monies from library users including, but not limited to, service fees, overdue fines and replacement costs for library materials. 
6. Assists with the operation of the public copy machines and ensures the copy machines and library printers are operational.
7. Shelves materials, reads assigned shelves daily and completes shelf reading forms.
8. Maintains library organization and cleanliness; gathers materials for counting in house use.
9. Schedules and provides access to student study rooms.
10. Tracks daily patron count throughout the day.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

1. Performs other duties and special projects as assigned consistent with the role of this position.
2. Assists in performing book repairs.
3. Pulls and prepares materials for Interlibrary Loan.

*Employee may be required to work nights and weekends as determined by the needs of the library.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Associates degree or equivalent experience.
2. Must pass a Library of Congress shelving test as determined by the Public Services Manager to be eligible for employment.
3. Ability to use the automated circulation system, online catalog and other computer based applications.
4. One year of customer service work experience.
5. Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Work experience in a school or community college setting.
2. Experience with the Microsoft Office Suite of computer programs.

TO APPLY:

Please e-mail your letter of interest addressing the minimum and preferred qualifications, résumé, and unofficial transcripts to: humanresources@prairiestate.edu.

You will receive an electronic response confirming receipt of your submission. Due to the high volume of résumés we receive, we are only able to contact those candidates meeting our specific hiring needs. For optimal consideration please submit application materials by: November 20, 2009. This position is open until filled.

VIA MAIL:

Office of Human Resources, Room 2402
Prairie State College
202 S. Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, Il 60411