The Jung Center of Houston: Library Assistant, Library Practicum Opportunities Available

Library Assistant, Library Practicum Opportunities Available
The Jung Center of Houston has openings for a Bookstore/Library Assistant and a Library Science Practicum. For more information, contact Elissa Davis, Bookstore/Library Manager, at edavis@junghouston.org.

Following are descriptions of the positions.

Bookstore/Library Assistant
Primary Responsibility:
Assist and support the Bookstore Manager as needed. Work will take place on Saturdays and additional hours as needed. This is a paid position.
General Responsibilities:

• Open and close the building.
• Assist customers with questions and sales, making quality service a priority.
• Assist customers in using the Bookstore/Library.
• Assist Library customers with reference and checkout.
• Reshelve returned Library books.
• Process Bookstore sales as necessary.
• Operate and maintain Library database.
• Tidy and clean up the Bookstore/Library as necessary.
• As able, fill in as Bookstore salesperson during Manager’s absence.
• Call customers when Library books are overdue, at the discretion of the Manager.
• Make CD copies of lectures and classes as needed.
• Carry out additional duties as requested by Bookstore/Library Manager or Administrator.

Library Science Practicum
Primary Responsibility:
Assist and support the Bookstore Manager. Work will take place on weekdays and evenings as needed. This is an unpaid position; graduate credit may be arranged at the discretion of your advisor.
General Responsibilities:

• Assist customers in using the Bookstore/Library.
• Assist Library customers with reference and checkout.
• Reshelve returned Library books.
• Operate and maintain Library database.
• Maintain a record of overdue books and contact customers about overdue books.
• Withdraw missing, lost, or damaged books, and books overdue by two years or more.
• Enter new books into the library holdings and database, as appropriate.
• Prepare books and periodicals for loan and reference shelves.
• Mend damaged books.
• Assist with Bookstore/Library inventory process.
• Process IRSJA thesis papers and create digital archive.
• Carry out additional duties as requested by Bookstore/Library Manager or Administrator.