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General Description of Position:
The Student Associate performs library paraprofessional duties in interlibrary loan. They supervise the lending side of the interlibrary loan office. They use OCLC to process requests from other libraries, retrieve, package, and send requested materials to other libraries. They maintain records and statistics. They work closely with the Interlibrary Loan Librarian in all aspects of the interlibrary loan process.
Minimum Qualifications
• Knowledge of modern office practices, procedures and equipment
• Ability to use a computer and enter information accurately and efficiently
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with students, faculty and staff at Rhodes College and other institutions
• Ability to focus on a task in a semi-quiet environment
• Ability to self-motivate, work independently and maintain a schedule
• Attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to evaluate situations and quickly make independent decisions
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize
Preferred Qualifications
• Knowledge of library organization, preferably Library of Congress Classification System
• Working knowledge of Barret Library catalog and databases
• Experience related to the job functions listed