Law Library Assistant

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Law Library Assistant at Belmont University. Employment Type Staff

Internal Job Category Exempt (Staff) Full-Time

Department Law Library

Hours

37.5

Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Belmont University invites applications for the position of Library Assistant in the College of Law. The Library Assistant is the Law Library's primary point of contact with patrons and the public. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Information Services, and trains, schedules, and helps supervise student circulation assistants. Other duties include:

• Operate the circulation desk (including responding to patron inquiries, checking items in and out, creating reports, and placing and removing holds).
• Provide upkeep of serial publications
• Generate and maintain circulation-related statistics.
• Shelve library materials and perform shelf-reading to identify lost or damaged materials.
• Checking equipment for working order and ensuring the neat and orderly appearance of the Law Library.
• Keep forms and signage current.
• Provide printer tech support for students and faculty
• Serve as Law Library liaison for Facilities, Security, and Housekeeping Departments.
• The above statements describe the job's essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 6:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

Required Qualifications: Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to: Form diverse leaders of character;Equip people to solve the world's complex problems through teaching, research and service;And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.

• Ability to perform detailed work in an accurate and efficient manner.
• Ability to work proficiently and promptly with Law Library staff, students, faculty, and public patrons.
• Ability to take direction with a positive attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.Required EducationAssociate's or Bachelor's degree in the Humanities or Social Sciences. Bachelor's degree preferred.

Required Experience2-4 years of administrative support experience. Prior library or management experience preferred.

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Belmont University is a Christian community. The university faculty, administration, and staff uphold Jesus as the Christ and as the measure for all things. As a community seeking to uphold Christian standards of morality, ethics, and conduct, Belmont University holds high expectations of each person who chooses to join the community. In compliance with federal law, including provisions of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and Sections 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973/the American with Disabilities Act, Belmont University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, military service, or sexual orientation in its administration of education policies, programs or activities; its admissions policies; or employment. Consistent with applicable civil rights law, the University seeks employees of Christian faith who are committed to the mission of the University.  Click here to learn more.

Belmont's Office of Human Resources will conduct ongoing evaluations of the means by which candidates for employment are sought, to the end that the pool of candidates will include qualified women, minorities, veterans and disabled individuals. Belmont University is an equal opportunity employer under all applicable civil rights laws.