100% FTE; $9.05/hr. Circulation/Reserve and Shelving; reports to Head of Access Services and Head of Shelving Unit. Works 3:00-8:00 p.m. on Saturdays and 12:00 – 6:00 p.m. on Sundays. Weekday schedule to be arranged by Head of Circulation with consideration to the needs of the Circulation/Reserve and Shelving Units and the successful applicant. Scheduling will generally include two days off per week.
Duties include but are not limited to providing direct user services at the Circulation/Reserve Desk, supervision of student employees, putting items on Reserve, monitoring Copyright Compliance for Electronic Reserve courses and ensuring the proper operation of the electronic reserve system. Duties in Shelving include shelving books, sorting and loading book trucks, picking up In-House use items on various floors of the library, shifting of the library collection, assisting patrons with locating books, supervising students and other duties as assigned.
Minimum qualifications: A high school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary. Six months of responsible office experience is necessary. Directly related education or training may be substituted for experience. Keyboarding skills and some computer skills required, along with a positive attitude and team spirit. This position requires a person that is flexible and willing to substitute for other staff members as needed.
Preferred qualifications: Supervisory experience. Knowledge of Library of Congress classification system. Experience with MERLIN, word processing, and Internet desirable. Perform alphanumeric sequencing of books and serials. Perform basic math computations. Work with minimal direct supervision and meet speed and accuracy goals as determined by the department. This position requires some physical stamina and involves moving materials and related physical actions part of the workday. Must be able to move fully loaded book trucks (at least 200 lbs.). Must be able to read call numbers on books located on shelves at ground level and up to nine feet in height and where lighting is diminished; ladders and footstools are available.