Access Services Assistant

Functional Title: Access Services Assistant (12 month full-time with benefits)
Classification: Full Time - Hourly
Division: Academics
Department: Library
Reports to: Access Services Librarian

Primary Function: Library Assistant to the Access Services Librarian

Library:

The LCU Library supports the Lubbock Christian University educational experience by connecting the academic community of learners to information and services that advance scholarly inquiry. Library support staff provide services to assist Library faculty and students as needed to this community of learners.

Essential Functions:

The Library seeks a support staff member to assist the Access Services Librarian in day-to-day operation of the Library circulation area and oversight of Library student workers.  

Principal Responsibilities:

Circulation Desk

  • Manage daily telephone and email messages for self and circulation desk as needed
  • Assist Access Services Librarian with running the circulation desk
  • Maintain files and produce reports as requested
  • Have a working knowledge of FERPA policies and procedures
  • Attend required meetings and participate in college committees and councils where relevant
  • Be proficient in knowledge of circulation and basic public services
  • Assist with seasonal library projects as required by the Library Director/Access Services Librarian
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned by the Access Services Librarian

Student Workers

  • Supervise student workers
  • Create and maintain student worker training
  • Implement student worker schedule

Job Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

Education and Experience:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Some college hours preferred
  • Past work with libraries preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Ability to provide excellent customer service
  • Ability to plan and organize
  • Ability to work independently
  • Proficiency in common office programs and software, particularly Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Ability to deal with high volume of work in a short period of time
  • Must uphold and support the mission and core values of Lubbock Christian University
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality is essential

Physical Requirements:

While performing the essential duties of this job, the employee will be required to do the following:

  • Able to lift and carry materials up to 50 pounds
  • Push and pull book carts up to 1,000 pounds
  • Possible exposure to dust, fumes, mechanical and electrical hazards
  • Required to regularly sit and stand
  • Frequently use wrist, hands and/or fingers to make small repetitive movements such as typing
  • Ability to hear average or normal conversations and receive verbal information
  • Ability to talk frequently to convey detailed and/or important instructions or ideas accurately
  • Ambulatory around campus and in buildings

Benefits:

Benefits available include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403-B retirement plan with a matching option, and tuition benefits for employees and dependents.

The University:

Lubbock Christian University is a private, masters-level university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1957 and located in Lubbock, Texas, LCU is affiliated with the Churches of Christ. LCU is accredited by the Southern Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Colleges and is a member of the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. Currently, 85 full-time faculty members serve approximately 1650 undergraduate and graduate students on the LCU campus located in west Lubbock. Lubbock is a vibrant city with a population of about 250,000. Lubbock is the educational, medical, retail and entertainment center of the southern high plains of Texas.

Application Procedure:

  • Interested applicants must complete an online application.
  • Submit a letter of interest, resume and official transcripts of any higher education work. Amanda Guthrie, Search Committee Chair, Department of Library Services. Names and contact information for at least three references should also be provided. The search begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled or closed. All positions are subject to funding.

Contact:

Amanda Guthrie
Search Committee Chair, Library
Lubbock Christian University
5601 19th Street
Lubbock, Texas 79407
amanda.guthrie@lcu.edu
806-720-7333