POSITION TITLE: Library Assistant

DEPARTMENT: Library

REPORTS TO: Director of Library Services

WORK HOURS: Will vary between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and other times as

scheduled

STATUS: Non-exempt

SUMMARY:

This position will work supporting library initiatives and services through technical

procedures, including, but not limited to: cataloging, records management, collection

management, interlibrary loan coordination, public library services, and development of

the college archive. In addition, this position provides responsive customer service to

all library users on a daily basis.

EDUCATION:

Associate’s degree required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• A demonstrated ability through experience to work with highly technical computer
• database programs.
• A minimum of two years’ experience working in records management, or other
• comparable areas of highly organized practice.
• Possess a strong commitment to and enthusiasm for public information access.
• Ability to learn new (library) software quickly.
• Detailed and accurate in data management skills.
• Ability to handle basic questions regarding the MS Office Software suite, including
• Excel.
• Experience working with the Ojibwe community.
• Demonstrated commitment to serving students from diverse backgrounds, interests,
• goals, and abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and a self-starter.
• Excellent organizational, planning, and prioritizing skills. Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Ability to interpret; adapt; and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member of LLTC.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the library’s collections of physical materials, records, and data.
• Cataloging and physically processing newly acquired and/or reassigned library items.
• Creating, editing, and maintaining patron, bibliographic, holding and item records using best practices and professional standards.
• Collecting, documenting, and preserving statistics pertaining to library usage across collections, databases, and public service activities.
• Coordinating interlibrary loan services in a timely and efficient manner.
• Authorize and maintain user roles that give access to the Primo catalog.
• Recommend and set up patron, collection, and catalog information to be purged.
• Assessing public service needs, opportunities, progress, outcomes, and strategies.
• Participate in collection development and archival development as planned with the Director of Library Services.
• Perform and participate in library inventory as directed by the Director of Library Services.
• Perform all front line duties at the circulation desk including but not limited to checking out materials, issuing library privileges, providing basic reference services, accepting returned materials, re-shelving returned materials and maintaining organization throughout the library.
• Serving as the first contact person at the circulation desk, greeting patrons, respectfully listening to and responding to patron questions.
• Opening and closing the library as scheduled, which may include evening and weekend times outside of normal business hours.
• Supporting library policies and procedures, especially confidentiality policies
• Referring complex or research-oriented patron questions to the Director of Library Services.
• Exercising professional judgment, particularly when facing issues or concerns pertaining to intellectual freedom and or censorship.
• Providing basic MS Office, and internet troubleshooting and instructions
• The Library Assistant’s main workstation is at circulation desk, and other duties may be performed at the desk in the workroom as time permits.
• Other duties as assigned.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• American Indian Preference applies in accordance 25 U.S. Code § 5117.
• The applicant must comply with a pre-employment background check and drug testing.
• Covid-19 vaccination or an approved medical or religious exemption is required for employment with the Leech Lake Tribal College.
• Applicants who are not vaccinated at the time of offer acceptance can ask for instructions on where to go to obtain vaccination or on how to request a COVID test. Newly hired employees must be fully vaccinated (that is, at least two weeks past their final doses of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen) and provide proof, or have an

approved medical or religious exemption, on or before their start date.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to lift 30 pounds or more and use proper body mechanics.
• Be able to sit or stand for long periods of time
• Non-smoking environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Cass Lake, MN 56633: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person