Basic Skills and Training:

• 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 understanding 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.)

The Binding Processing Assistant is responsible for preparing serial titles to be bound, identifying and searching for missing issues, processing bound serials returned from the bindery, and maintaining bound serials (targeting, labeling, etc.).

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 supervisor.

• Assists in the gathering of serial issues to be bound.
•  Prepares serials to be bound. This process includes:  (a)inserting appropriate binding slip into volumes, (b) inserting appropriate leaf attachment, if listed, (c) charging out items to bindery, (d) performing  routine volume holdings updating, (e) changing receipt lines to note lines on order records for volumes to be bound, and (f) packing and labeling binding boxes.
• Searches for serial issues that are missing and/or needed for binding.
• Inserts missing issue slips in Current Periodical boxes and/or volumes to be bound, when appropriate.
•  Processes (charges,labels,stamps, targets,shelves, etc.) newly bound serials received by the AFA Library
• Updates bound serials processing statistics.
• Files binding slips.
• Shelves newly bound serials.
• Updates binding notebooks of sent and returned items
• Updates binding information in serials database.
• Maintains bound serials as needed, i.e., targeting,labeling, setting aside for rebinding, etc.
• Keeps binding processing supplies stocked, and areas neat.