Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Basic knowledge of AFA Library and collection.
• Knowledge of AFA policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of all AFA sublocations.
• Knowledge of LUIS technical and public modes.
• Basic knowledge of microcomputer applications.
• Understanding of Dewey and LC classification systems.
• Understanding of AFA policies/procedures regarding the use of telephone, photocopy machine, etc.
• Knowlege of AFA procedures and locations concerning the collection/distribution of mail.
• Ability to charge and discharge materials using the NOTIS circulation system.
• Ability to work harmoniously with other AFA staff
• Ability to work courteously with the public.
• Must be dependable (on-time,etc.)

Maintains the book stacks and reading room areas so that patrons can easily find materials on the shelves.

Duties:

All Staff:

• Observes library policies and procedures applicable to the position.
• Helps to maintain the library as an environment conducive for study and research by ensuring that policies concerning conduct, eating, drinking, etc. are observed.
• Answers telephone and routes calls as appropriate.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Shelving and related activities:

• Shelves library materials in call number order, in assigned sections.
• Maintains books in upright, tidy rows on the shelves.
• Shifts materials on the shelves to accomodate new are returned items.
• Reports spacing issues and problems to the Access Services Manager.
• Brings damaged materials to the circulation desk to be processed for rebinding, relabeling, or preservation review.·
• Shelf-reads a portion of the collection during each shift, noting call number range read in the shelf-reading log.

• Clears books left unshelved in the stacks on tables, carrels, and near photocopiers.
• Pushes chairs under tables.
• Turns off lights in carrels not in use.
• Turns off media and microforms equipment when not in use.
• Throws away trash left in reading room and stacks areas.
• Refills scratch paper boxes near the public workstations.

• Searches for lost/missing items in AFA stacks and in other libraries.   Search requests should be checked on a daily basis.
• Assists with opening and closing procedures, if scheduled during appropriate times.
• Alerts supervisor to building maintenance issues (lights out, etc.).
• Courteously answers directional and equipment questions while on duty.
• Refers patrons with reference questions to the service desk.
• Keeps statistics of questions answered and room-use of materials on assigned days.