COLLEGE LIBRARY ASSISTANT I P/T

HAROLD WASHINGTON

CITY COLLEGES OF CHICAGO

Primary Objective: Under immediate supervision, performs routine clerical duties relating to the operations of a college library; and performs related duties as required.

Harold Washington College is proud to be a member of the Caring Campus network.

Caring Campus is a model of professional development that works to implement strong and consistent behavioral commitments for all employees in regard to how they interact with students. As a result of this work, employees become engaged with students on a level that has not occurred before.

The core benefit of this work is making a connection with students, many of whom have not had an adult who has cared about them in an educational system.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares a variety of library materials including catalog cards, order forms, book cards and overdue notices.
Maintains computerized catalogs, book orders and other library records.
Prepares delinquent book notices and notifies patrons of overdue books and materials.
Computes and collects overdue fines from patrons.
Answers telephones and provides general information.
Sorts and distributes incoming mail.
Assists at the circulation desk, charging and discharging books and materials.
Operates appropriate library equipment.
Performs minor repairs on library materials (such as tightening hinges and replacing or mending mutilated pages).
Adheres to CCC Customer Service Excellence standards.
Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from high school or the equivalent and one year of general clerical and keyboarding experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Knowledge of basic office procedures and some knowledge of library clerical procedures. Some knowledge of alphabetical and numeric filing systems.
Ability to keyboard forty words per minute. Ability to follow oral and written instructions and the ability to operate a personal computer and basic library equipment.
Physical ability to perform manual tasks.
Skill in basic filing and in operating simple office machines. Skill in applying routine clerical library procedures.
Good verbal communication skills.

Salary Range

Salary: $17.00

Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as other factors such as internal equity.

Benefits information is found at Health and Benefits - City Colleges of Chicago

WE OFFER: Excellent health and welfare benefit package and long-term savings and investment programs including 403(b) & 457(b) Investment Plans and a pension plan with the State University Retirement System (SURS) Plan. Generous vacation, holiday, personal and sick days, and tuition reimbursement. For a more detailed overview of benefits, please visit the benefits page of our website.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire

Thank you for your interest in CCC!

Approved by Classification & Compensation 9/12/08