Job Description

University of Utah Job Description

Job Summary

Assists librarians by helping patrons use library catalogs, databases and indexes to locate books. Compiles records, sorts and shelves books, removes and repairs damaged books, registers patrons and checks materials in an out.

Qualifications

One year clerical or customer service experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

This position is not responsible for providing patient care.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Essential Functions

1. Reserves, circulates, renews and discharges books and other materials.
2. Enters and updates patrons’ records on the computer.
3. Provides assistance by locating materials.
4. Answers routine reference questions.
5. Sorts books, publications and other items according to procedure and returns them to shelves.
6. Delivers and retrieves items throughout the library.

Comments

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. 

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.