Library Intern

Houston, TX, United States

Job Type

Internship

Description

Summary:

The Library Intern is an opportunity for Duchesne students to contribute their talents to our school. Student Library Intern positions provide an opportunity for currently enrolled students to contribute their talents to our school during the school year and are employed from 7:00 - 7:45 a.m. and 3:45 to 5 p.m., Monday thru Friday.

Student assistants are members of the Upper School community who are often planning to be on campus early and/or until 5 and/or have expressed an interest in working in the library. They must be responsible for the facility and the behavior that occurs in the facility for times when the librarians are not there, so it is imperative that they be mature enough to uphold the job expectations, as well as the tasks associated with their position.

Student interns shelve returned books after they have been checked in thru the computer and check out materials that students may need. Accuracy is very important. They also assist the librarians in cataloging, processing, and covering new assets, creating displays for the library space to promote reading, and assist the librarians with inventory. They must follow the rules of confidentiality and not reveal any information about who has checked out what materials. They must comply with the rules of any job, including informing the librarians well ahead when they cannot work, filling out their timesheet accurately, and wearing their uniform neatly.

Student Interns are not expected to discipline students and are instructed to inform the Head of Upper School or the Dean of Students if they need help, should any situation arise.

Primary Responsibilities:

The student interns will be responsible for enforcing the following code of behavior so that the atmosphere of the Library is conducive to study and learning:

•Work the circulation desk using proper service etiquette with patrons

•Record any reference questions for the Librarians to answer the next day if you are not able to successfully assist the student

•Open the Library each morning including logging into the circulation desk computer, the OPAC computers, and the TV Kiosk

•Carry out the closing routines for the Library which include shutdown of the circulation desk and OPAC computers, make sure the Library is in orderly condition and if there are no students remaining turn off the lights

•Keep information such as Library passwords and student information secure and confidential

•Shelve materials which have been returned or left on table

Requirements

Minimum Education/Prior Experience/Qualifications Required

In the performance of his/her duties, Employee shall be guided by the Goals and Criteria of the Sacred Heart and the Catholic Faith. Candidates must also possess:

•Ability to communicate with students, parents and other staff members

•Excellent work ethic

•Dependable

•Strong attention to detail

•Ability to work quickly and accurately

•Creative

•Strong references to convey abilities

•Successful completion of criminal offender record information and sexual offender registry information checks (18 years or older)

•Current Safe Environment training (18 years or older)

General Competencies:

•Excellent communication skills with attention to detail

•Punctuality and dependability

•Ability to maintain accurate records

•Adherence to all personnel policies, procedures, and rules contained in the Duchesne Employee Handbook

•Treat parents as partners in their child's education

•Maintain productive relationships with other Duchesne faculty and staff

•Possess strong people skills in order to be empathetic to children's and parent's needs

Tenets of Staff Excellence

Duchesne Academy employees embody and promote the Goals and Criteria of a Sacred Heart education. As a staff of excellence, they commit to a personal and active faith in God, a deep respect for intellectual values, a social awareness that impels to action, the building of community as a Christian value, and personal growth in an atmosphere of wise freedom. As community builders, employees of Duchesne value and respect their colleagues, and they promote School goals and policies with a generous and positive spirit.

A Sacred Heart employee...

Demonstrates an understanding of Catholic Identity, respects the tenets of Catholicism, and participates in the faith life of the School.

Models acceptance of and respect for other faith and cultural traditions.

Values and encourages interactive service as a life-long commitment.

Creates an inviting environment which honors rigor and relevance, and promotes critical thinking, collaboration, and the creative use of the imagination.

Embraces the importance of the integration of technology within the school; supports and promotes the ethical use of all forms of technology.

Researches, reflects on, and adopts best practices to promote excellence in the area of expertise.

Continually seeks professional growth through self-reflection, observations, collegial dialogue and professional development opportunities.

Fulfills routine professional responsibilities in a thoughtful and timely manner.

Works in partnership and open communication with parents and colleagues to ensure the well-being of the school.

Contributes to a community culture that fosters thoughtful decision-making, honorable behavior, accountability, and a sense of hope.

Nothing in this Job Description restricts Duchesne's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time. This position is at will, which means that either the employee or Duchesne may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without notice and for any reason or no reason.

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of its employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex (gender), age, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.