Perform selected library public service tasks in support of the overall library function. Technician must have strong written and verbal communication skills; patience and tact while participating in conversations with patrons; accurate computer data entry skills. Reliable and able to work independently under established guidelines without direct supervision evenings and/or weekends.

Essential Responsibilities:

· Monitor student assistant attendance, report problems to supervisor, and substitute when necessary.

· Open and/or close library facility.

· Answer directional and policy questions/concerns and refer to librarians when necessary.

· Answer telephone and transfer calls.

· Collect library materials left by readers and return them to sorting shelves.

· Assist the public with locating, retrieving, and checking out materials.

· Prepare library materials for shelving.

· Walk through the facility periodically to monitor activity.

· Record circulation desk activity statistics.

· Retrieve interlibrary loan books for readers.

· Charge/discharge books and other materials.

· Work with Campus Safety staff to maintain a safe environment.

· Shelve library materials.

· Contact supervisor to report problems, incidents, etc. as appropriate.

· Accept course reserve materials and/or lists from faculty.

· Search for library materials when patrons cannot locate them.

· Train student workers as needed.

· Empty book returns and sort contents.

· Ability to learn Library of Congress Classification.

This is a part-time, non-benefits-eligible administrative hourly paid position. This position description is not all-inclusive, as other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned. Pay rate is $16.00 per hour.

· Associate degree or equivalent

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Basic computer knowledge and skills

· The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.

Hobart and William Smith Colleges are committed to providing a non-discriminatory and harassment-free educational, living and working environment for all members of the HWS community, including students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and visitors. HWS prohibits discrimination and harassment in their programs and activities on the basis of age, color, disability, domestic violence victim status, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status protected under the law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes sexual harassment, sexual violence, sexual assault, and other forms of sexual misconduct including stalking and intimate partner violence, and gender-based harassment that does not involve conduct of a sexual nature.