Library Assistant, Ewing, NJ

Library Assistant
The Center for Allied Health & Nursing Education
Ewing, NJ

Description

Position Statement

The assistant librarian is responsible for maintaining the collection, following library policy, and maintaining a high quality collection of relevant print and electronic educational materials that support their campus’ academic offerings.  Under the direction of the librarian, the assistant librarian will provide the following services:  collection development, assistance with research, training on library equipment and services, development and enforcement of library and media polices, and collection maintenance.

 Essential Duties And Responsibilities

    Management of Media Services
    Training and Orientation of Faculty and Students
    Maintenance of Media Services
    Collection Development
    Utilization Services

 Job Responsibilities

    Provides circulation services associated with shelving library materials, placing reserves, automated circulation system, collecting and clearing fines
    Assisting the librarian with establishing overall policies with respect to library and media services including access, evaluation of materials and equipment, planning and arranging space, etc.
    Informing and orienting library users of available services
    Inspecting materials and equipment for suitability, obsolescence, and damage
    Purging collection to eliminate unused and out-of-date material
    Assisting librarian in collection development

    -         Preview materials

    -         Select materials

    -         Evaluate materials

    -         Acquire materials

    -         Read evaluative reviews on materials

    -         Evaluate equipment

    -         Acquire equipment
    -         Select equipment


    Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

 RequirementsRequired Qualifications/Competencies:

    Bachelor' Degree in an English related major or its equivalent
    Familiarity with library automation systems and emerging technologies in support of the learning resources concept
    Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with students, library staff, and faculty.
    An understanding and commitment to the institution's philosophy
    Ability to demonstrate a sensitivity to, and an understanding of, the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the student body

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