University System of Maryland          Job Class Specification TITLE: LIBRARY SERVICES ASSISTANT JOB CODE: N04LBA FLSA: NONEXEMPT JOB TYPE: SYSTEMWIDE EEO6: H40 JOB FAMILY/SERIES: LIB IPED-SOC: 43-4121

APPROVED BY: Chancellor's Designee: EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/23/2014 Joann Goedert, Associate Vice Chancellor

JOB SUMMARY

Under direct supervision, performs routine repetitive clerical and/or
non-complex library duties using manual and automated library systems.

PRIMARY DUTIES

1.  Searches and retrieves materials from library stacks.  Sorts and
    shelves materials.  Provides library users with information and
    directional assistance in retrieving material from library stacks.

2.  Charges and discharges circulating library materials on automated
    systems and sensitizing material.

3.  Searches manual and automated files to verify holdings or
    bibliographic information.

4.  Verifies shipment contents and property stamps materials; checks
    in library material.

5.  Performs repetitive bindery procedures such as copying, ordering,
    retrieving replacement pages and tipping into documents.

6.  Assists in ordering and storing library inventory or supplies and
    work forms.

7.  Performs routine clerical tasks such as opening and distributing
    mail, photocopying, collecting and compiling statistics, filing,
    typing, and periodical maintenance.

8.  Participates as needed in training or monitoring student help.

Note: The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a
representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of
this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific
duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:      High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE: None

OTHER: N/A

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Skill in alphabetic and numeric filing.  Ability to learn and
understand library terminology and functions; to communicate
effectively; to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with library users and staff; to lift, transport, sort and shelve
library materials; to operate standard library and office equipment
including personal computers and library software, photocopiers,
microfilm and microfiche readers.

OTHER: Except for qualifications established by law, additional
related experience and formal education in which one has gained the
knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the
work of the job class may be substituted for the education or
experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college
credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
N/A

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