Library Assistant - Circulation

Company Description:

For over 50 years, Oakton College has been the setting where thousands begin or continue their college or career studies. Educating people of all ages, from all walks of life and from more than 40 nations, Oakton focuses on improving the quality of life for everyone who enters its doors.

Job Description:

Basic Function and Responsibility:

Under supervision, assist students, faculty and staff as it relates to Circulation and Interlibrary Loan.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in circulation as required including maintaining statistics for gate count, course reserves and other library use statistics.
• Assist students, staff and faculty in the use of the online catalog to find items at the Oakton libraries and to request items from other I-Share online libraries. Process requests for items in both Alma and OCLC.
• Assist students, staff and faculty in the use of equipment necessary to retrieve and copy course reserve materials and other information.
• Provide data entry on the library computer system.
• Process overdue notices.
• Make student identification cards.
• Answer and provide information to incoming telephone calls.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Qualifications and Working Conditions:

• A high school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and experience can be acquired is required.
• One year of library and/or related experience where comparable skills and abilities can be obtained is required.
• Ability to use a computer to enter, retrieve and manipulate data is required.
• Ability to interact professionally and tactfully with people of different levels of education, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences, and to exhibit an adequate level of respect to fellow employees and the College community at large.

Physical Demands:

Lift and carry up to 30 lbs. Ability to reach above shoulder. Periods of time spent sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, bending and stooping. Mobility to move from building to building on-Campus. Work is performed in a general office environment. Little or no exposure to adverse working conditions.

Additional Information:

Supervision Received:

Functional supervision is received from the Coordinator of Access Services. Administrative supervision is received from the Dean of Library.

Supervision Exercised:

Functional supervision may be exercised over student employees.

Based on the needs of the college and with Administrator approval, some positions at the college may have hybrid schedule options available after 30 days.

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 7:45 am - 12:45 pm

Salary: $19.24

Below is a link in regards to Oakton's benefits:

https://www.oakton.edu/about/offices-and-departments/human-resources/

Application Instructions:

For further details, visit our website at www.oakton.edu and select the Employment link to view Employment Opportunities.

Please be sure to have a current resume, cover letter, and list of, at least, three (3) professional references with contact information prepared to submit with your application.

Oakton College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution, committed to employing competent, qualified individuals. Oakton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, socioeconomic status, sex or gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation in admission to and participation in its educational programs, college activities and services, or in its employment practices.

Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.

Oakton is accessible by public transportation

Oakton College is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates, including minorities, veterans, women and people with disabilities. EOE/AA/M/F/D/V

Oakton is committed to maintaining an environment free from harassment and discrimination for all and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex (gender), sexual orientation, physical or mental disability and reprisal or any other protected status. Further, Oakton does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any educational, employment or extracurricular activity.

Posted positions may be removed from the Oakton website without notice when it is determined that no additional applicants are required.

Out-of-State Employment Defined

Oakton College's primary location of operation is in the state of Illinois. An "out-of-state employee" is defined as an employee of Oakton College whose primary work location is outside of the state of Illinois. State taxes, employment tax, and worker's compensation provisions vary from state to state and require payroll compliance with these various rules.

Allowable States for Out-of-State Employment

All employees must maintain their primary residence in Illinois, Indiana, or a reciprocal state with Illinois. Reciprocal states include Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Illinois has tax agreements with these reciprocal states. Employees may have their primary residence in Indiana since Indiana is adjacent to Illinois.

Oakton College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, age, sex, marital status, veteran’s status, or sexual orientation in its employment practices.