Circulation Assistant

This position provides a variety of administrative and operational support to Gingrich Library. The incumbent shares responsibility for core public services such as interlibrary loan, frontline services, and managing library student assistants. Other tasks include ongoing digitization projects for the Archives, retrieving material from (or returning it to) the offsite storage facility (Annex), and general office oversight. Works independently and uses effective communication skills with tact and diplomacy in dealing with patrons.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Responds to patron needs for library services and basic information.
2. Hires, trains, and supervises students for a variety of library services including frontline public service, social media posts, and collaborative programs.
3. Prepares ingoing and outgoing material for interlibrary loan.
4. Oversees the accurate transfer of books to and from the Annex.
5. Monitors library and archives collections in the Annex for safety and preservation concerns.
6. Has primary responsibility for processing library serials and incoming mail.Other Job Functions:
7. Shares responsibility for library outreach to the campus and on social media.
8. In conjunction with library staff, develops or leads library exhibits and displays.
9. Works with library staff on digitization projects such as the Cue and honors theses to increase their visibility and accessibility.
10. Participates in the statewide chat-monitoring service.
11. Compiles and updates library manuals and libguides.
12. Attends training sessions as required.
13. Participates in campus wide committees as appropriate.
14. Performs other related duties as assigned.Qualifications/Prerequisites:

COMMUNICATION

• Good communication skills, both oral and written.SKILLS
• Familiarity and comfort with Microsoft Office products:
  • Word and Outlook mail-high
  • Excel-good
  • Publisher and PowerPoint-preferred
• Ability to pay attention to detail
• Ability to learn specialized library programs
• Ability to exercise judgment and discretion
• Strong team and customer service orientation
• proven effectiveness working with students, faculty and staff
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of library workEMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

Library experience is preferred.

EDUCATION

Minimum requirement is a Bachelor's Degree

About Albright College Founded in 1856, Albright College is the oldest institution of higher learning in Berks County and one of the most economically and culturally diverse colleges in the country. Nationally ranked as a top performer for social mobility, Albright is home to about 1,600 residential undergraduate students from across the nation and around the globe, working together to cultivate integrity, curiosity, connection and resilience. Albright students are encouraged to cross or combine majors to create individualized academic programs, without taking longer to graduate. The college's flexible curriculum, close faculty mentorship and numerous experiential learning options are all designed to help students exceed their own expectations.

At Albright, we believe our differences make us stronger and empower us to better understand and respect one another in a just and fair manner. With this in mind, the college recruits, houses, educates, employs, supports and generally celebrates people of all statuses, identities and backUgrounds, including, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, religious or spiritual identity, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, marital and parental status, veteran status, political affiliation and physical and mental ability. Albright College is an EEO employer, committed to inclusivity. In alignment with this commitment, we actively encourage diversity in all dimensions among applicants for this position. Read the college's Inclusivity and Equity Statement online and learn more our demonstrated commitment to building an inclusive and equitable academic community.

**About Reading, Pa.**Ranked a "Best Place to Live" and "Best Place to Retire" by U.S. News & World Report, Reading is a medium-sized city in Berks County, Pennsylvania. Albright College's 118 acre campus is located in the city's historic northeast College Heights neighborhood. Catch a concert in Reading's 9,000 seat Santander Arena or get up close and personal in the historical Santander Performing Arts Center (built in the 1870s - only 20 years after Albright was born!) Start a new art project with materials like hot glass, paint, wood and more at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts, enjoy seasonal festivals or take a walk through West Reading's artisan shops, restaurants and boutiques. See Pennsylvania's spectacular autumn display from the top of Reading's Pagoda, a kayak on Blue Marsh Lake, or from a scenic steam train ride. Or leave civilization behind with more than 125 miles of certified biking and hiking trails. The city of Reading is also home to the Philadelphia Flyer's ECHL ice hockey team and the Philadelphia Phillies' AA baseball team.

Albright College is an AA/EEO/ADA employer and is actively committed to diversity within its community.