Assistant Librarian

The Assistant Librarian is responsible to assist the Librarian in overseeing the work of the library and any student assistants responsible for the daily running of the library. This is a part-time position.

Supervision Received:​ Librarian

Supervision Exercised:​​​​ Student Assistants

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintenance, acquisitions, withdrawals of resources, and day-to-day operation of the library

• Assist with purchasing all books and materials which will be added to the library collection, in consultation with the librarian and in accordance with the budget

• Catalog all materials with the computer, using the appropriate software

• Assist in the Maintenance of financial and other records for the library

• Provide input for the long-term plans for the growth and development of the library

• Help train and supervise student assistants

• Teach students to use the library’s resources for academic research  

• Assist in leading a session of library orientation as part of the general orientation for students at the beginning of each academic year

Other Duties

• Make sure that books are reshelved properly

• Identify if students have returned books in a timely manner

Desirable Knowledge, Abilities and Skills

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Experience with library operations

• Knowledge on current computer resources

Qualifications

• University graduate, Training in Library Science preferred, but not necessary

• Experience with library operations, cataloging, and other needs of a smaller library

Training Provided by TTS

• General Orientation

• QM-01 Quality Manual

Files or Databases Overseen by Admissions Coordinator / Administrative Assistant

• Develop and maintain a file of all relevant names, organization representatives, phone and email contact information for entities doing business with Tyndale