Job Description Library Assistant

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KATHRYN A.

MAGNAYE
Library Assistant

Major Functions and Under general supervision of the Library Director and as part of the
Responsibilities: library/media program, She performs a variety of computer, clerical,
and library duties in a college library; and provides general
information and assistance to students, faculty and staffs.

Key Duties: CIRCULATION RELATED DUTIES:


 Assist students and teachers in location of print and non-print
resources.
 Check books and materials in and out to students and teachers
using the computerized circulation system.
 Maintain records of overdues, lost books, and fines.
 Monitor student use of the library.
 Shelve print and non-print materials.
 Direct student assistants in assigned duties.

PERIODICAL SECTION DUTIES


 Arrange the Journals / Magazines in proper places.
 Assist the students and the faculty in location of the journals /
magazines they needed.
 Monitor the use of the periodic materials.
 Responsible in organizing new subscription of Newspapers,
Journals and Magazines.
 Maintain orderly in the Periodical Section.

CLERICAL DUTIES:
 Filing the Catalog Cards in the Catalog Card Cabinet.
 Assist in ordering and processing of new books, materials and
equipment, making items available for teachers and students.
 Process and maintain periodical files.
 Perform typing/keyboarding duties as needed.
 Filing
 Assist in maintaining the appearance of the library.
 Mend damaged books and prepare books for bindery.
 Xerox.

MULTI-MEDIA RELATED DUTIES

 Operates computers, printers, and software applicable to the


library/media center. Includes use of CD ROM, Internet, and
electronic catalog circulation program, and word processing,
desktop publishing and spreadsheet applications.
 Assist in the training of teachers and students in the use of the
online catalog and databases.
 Maintain equipment records and assist with library inventory.
 Maintain adequate supplies for equipment and library.
 Assist in the preparation of bulletin boards and displays.
 Perform other related duties as required.

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