St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Library Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Library SITE: Various

SALARY SCHEDULE: Career - GRADE: 1

BASIC FUNCTION:

Performs a variety of library clerical duties in the campus libraries.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

v      Performs clerical work at the Circulation Desk.

v      Performs a variety of clerical work in library departments, such as periodicals, audiovisuals, acquisitions or media production.

v      Assists library professional in carrying out clerical and secretarial functions including preparing purchase orders, budget records, typing, maintaining records and/or log books.

v      Performs receptionist duties, handles phone calls and other inquiries and maintains the areas assigned in absence of the library professional.

v      Orders books in accordance with professional direction.

v      Performs clerical and secretarial duties.

v      Operates microcomputer in providing services to other areas.

v      Prepares library and departmental statistical data. Compiles circulation statistics.

v      Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Two (2) years of general clerical, secretarial or public service experience.

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of sentence structure. Knowledge of word usage. Skill in reading comprehension. Skill in proofreading. Knowledge of basic mathematics. Ability to keyboard at a prescribed rate of speed and accuracy. Ability to operate a calculator. Ability to operate computer equipment. Ability to lift up to 20 pounds. Ability to reach library shelves. Ability to deal effectively with people.

Revised: 09/2006