Circulation Desk Attendant

To provide circulation and reserves support for library patrons during the weekend hours of operation.

1. Assist in coordinating and implementing procedures of library circulation.
2. Assist in maintaining patron database.
3. Assist in coordinating and implementing procedures for reserve materials.
4. Assist in coordinating library stack maintenance including the sorting of books, and other items according to classification code and the return of items to shelves, files, or other designated areas.
5. Ensure proper maintenance of library computers and other hardware and assists students, faculty, and staff with computer and printer use.
6. Safeguard the confidentiality of departmental administration by exercising discretion communicating information to faculty, staff, and students and in handling departmental records and files.
7. Greet patrons and answers routine inquiries regarding circulation issues on the telephone and in person and refers persons requiring reference assistance to a Librarian.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.

1. High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
2. Two or more years of library-related experience preferred.
3. Well-developed interpersonal skills, including the ability to write routine reports and correspondence independently. To speak effectively with students, faculty, staff and other library patrons and representatives.
4. Ability to work independently and as a staff team member, including the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where some standardization exists.
5. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedures manuals. Ability to interpret instructions furnished in a variety of forms.
6. Ability to accommodate a flexible schedule, including evening and weekend hours.
7. Ability to continue learning through classroom instruction, workshops or seminars.

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.