Professional Library Assistant

Job Summary

Oversees, supervises, and coordinates the activities of a specialized, technical, or broad unit. Performs professional librarian activities such as cataloging, acquisitions, collection development, and reference work.

Job Functions

• Coordinates and supervises the activities of a specialized, technical unit such as monographic acquisitions and/or cataloging.
• Coordinates complex projects with other library units and departments.
• Oversees and supervises activities of staff and student employees performing specialized activities. Trains and evaluates staff performance.
• Answers questions and interprets policies and procedures for library unit.
• Monitors expenditures and apprises librarians of budget status for multiple accounts.
• Resolves complex problems pertaining to policies, practices, and procedures.
• Participates in planning department goals and objectives.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and five years related library experience which includes one year of supervisory experience.

Comprehensive knowledge of highly specialized or technical library services such as cataloging, acquisitions, collection development, and reference work.

Knowledge of automated library functions.

Job Family

Library

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

EEO Category

Professional

Rev. Date

07/28/05

Job Key

30000396

Pay Grade

40