Interlibrary Loan Assistant
High Plains Library District
Collection Resources, Farr Regional Library
This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.
Job Description
Role:
To provide requested materials to patrons and to other libraries and systems.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
15% - PATRON ASSISTANCE - Assists patrons in the use of ILL services by finding materials not available locally that meet the time frame and check out period that works for the patron, answering questions regarding use of ILL materials and policies regarding check out periods, renewing items, lost or damaged items in order to provide materials from outside the library district. (E)
25% - RECORD MAINTENANCE & MATERIAL PREPARATION - Maintains records in OCLC, SWIFT and Horizon databases by marking items as checked in, entering due dates in Horizon, placing due dates on materials and ILL forms in order to prepare materials for check out by patrons. (E)
20% - RECEIVING MATERIALS – Checks-in items on loan from other library systems and materials being returned to the library district from lending library systems by opening courier bins, sorting items, and routing to appropriate branches in order to fulfill patron requests. (E)
20% - RETURNING MATERIALS - Returns materials to lending library systems by noting in record that item is in-transit and placing item in courier bin in order to return borrowed materials. (E)
15% - LOCATING MATERIALS - Locates materials outside of the District by searching ILL databases and contacting other libraries for requested titles in order to identify the best location to request materials from. (E)
5% - OTHER DUTIES – Assists Supervisor with projects in order to ensure the smooth operation of the department. (N)
Additional Info & Requirements
Success Factors:
Focuses on the customer
Initiative
Contributes to a positive work environment
Strategic thinking
Pursues personal development
Continuous improvement
Takes pride in the workplace
Emotionally intelligent
Tactful
Creativity
Knowledge of public library services
Knowledge of Interlibrary loan practices and procedures
Skill in using the library district catalog and circulation system
Skill in customer relations
Skill in Windows, Word, Internet Explorer, Outlook, Horizon, and ILL Databases
Able to do detailed work
Able to work independently
Able to operate various office equipment including copiers
Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Able to push a fully loaded book-cart weighing up to 200 lbs
This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.
Website
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Human Resources / Job Listings
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HR Info
For application and more information regarding open positions please visit our website at www.MyLibrary.us
Posted Mar 19, 2009
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