Job: Circulation & Access Services Assistant at Gwynedd Mercy

Responsible for coverage of the circulation desk; places and removes items on reserve; performs other technical services duties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Circulation Desk
Provides circulation services to students, faculty, staff and other library users.
Charges materials in and out of the library using the library’s automated circulation system (SIRSI)
Inspects returned items for damage, verifies due date, computes and receives overdue fines.
Performs searches of the circulation, patron and bibliographic databases, as necessary.
Monitors LibCal seat system for reservations and entering statistical transactions into Ref Analytics. Performing scheduled headcounts of the building.
Distributes reserve material and other resources as necessary.
Sorts books, publications, and other items according to classification code in preparation for return to shelves, files, or other designated storage area.
Issues borrower’s identification card according to established procedures.
Checks out laptops and other equipment; provides basic assistance in use of equipment; troubleshoots basic problems.
Answers inquiries specific to the circulation desk on the telephone and in person and refers persons requiring professional assistance to a librarian.
Opens and closes building according to procedure.
Reserve Material Processing
Creates records for reserve materials (AV and print) in the library automated system; creates reports and deletes records each semester.
Other duties as assigned.
Must be able to work on nights and weekends.

Please see the full job posting with application details on the GMU Careers site: https://www.gmercyu.edu/about-gmercyu/careers-gmercyu