Description JOB PURPOSE To assist the library patrons, seminary faculty and staff, and the library services team by providing routine clerical work to ensure a quality library experience for all. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Assist patrons in the use of the library's resources by charging/discharging items in the regular stacks, reserve books, computers, videos, and Interlibrary Loans. • Retrieve materials from the Library Annex and Remote Storage Collection as needed for research. • Assist disabled persons in the use and retrieval of library resources. • Process new materials for circulation such as books, videos, CDs, etc. • Assist in the annual binding of periodicals. • Send copies of table of content pages of selected journals to professors, as requested • Assist in the display, shelving, and filing of periodicals. • Help with the maintenance and storage of association minutes from the states for which our seminary is responsible. • Shelve books and materials as necessary to maintain an orderly library, including books, videos, tapes, etc. • Cooperate as a team member with the library staff in performing any duty essential to the achievement of efficient library operations, such as communication, troubleshooting, and decision making. • Take part in staff meetings as arranged by the Dean of Library Services. • Open and lock up library in the absence of other library personnel. • Open and distribute library mail in the absence of library secretary. • Additional tasks as assigned by library personnel WORKING CONDITIONS • No more than twenty-nine (29) hours per week • Varying schedule including some evenings and weekends • Quiet shared space environment Requirements QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS Include, but not limited to • Christian with high integrity, actively pursuing a relationship with God • High School diploma or equivalent, required • Bachelor’s or Seminary degree, preferred • One year library experience, preferred. • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, including proper phone etiquette. • Able to maintain courtesy, composure and wisdom when dealing with sensitive issues and in during all contact with library patrons and fellow staff members • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. • Able to use library software necessary for online catalog searches, interlibrary loans, and circulation. Training is provided • Able to multi-task, analyze workload, and prioritize as necessary for the benefit of the library • Must understand the dynamics of academic and Southern Baptist life. • Strong attention to detail • Punctual and dependable work ethic • Positive attitude, with a desire and willingness to learn • Must be able to pass background screening, including driving record • Eligible to work in the United States PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Frequently required to sit or stand for periods of time at desk or computer station • Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. • Able lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. • Specific vision abilities may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.