Library Assistant- Public Services

UWSUP University of Wisconsin Superior; United States; On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–Superior is seeking a Library Assistant- Public Services to support patrons, manage circulation, and assist with databases and interlibrary loan. The role includes processing materials, shelving, and helping users locate resources in person and online.

The position emphasizes customer service, attention to detail, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. Prior library experience is not required, and the hourly wage is listed in the posting.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well with the public.
• Commitment to patron service.
• Operate basic technologies.
• Filing ability and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Charge and discharge library materials.
• Answer the Public Services desk phone, take messages, forward calls as needed.
• Operate, provide basic instruction, and simple maintenance to copier and scanner.
• Assist patrons with catalog, databases, borrowing requests, and interlibrary loan.
• Shelve and file materials using Library of Congress call numbers.
• Retrieve materials for patrons, shipping, or projects.
• Create posters for different library areas.
• Assist in creating monthly physical displays within the library.
• Maintain the circulation collections by shelf reading and straightening weekly.
• Keep patron heat map statistics.
• Search for materials not on shelf and assist distance learners.
• Locate and prepare materials for borrowing requests.
• Dust and clean the circulation area to maintain order.
• Be responsible for the public services area during evenings and weekends.
• Additional library duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Filing

Follow instructions

Evenings & weekends availability

Job description

Position Title: Library Assistant- Public Services

Job Category: Student Hourly Job Profile: Student Help

Job Summary: Library Assistant- Public Services $11.00 per hour

Duties and Responsibilities

• Charge and discharge library materials
• Answer the Public Services desk phone, take accurate messages, and forward calls to appropriate areas
• Operate, provide basic instruction, and simple maintenance to copier and scanner equipment
• Assist patrons in basic access to the library catalog, databases, borrowing requests, and interlibrary loan
• Shelve and file library materials (in various forms) using Library of Congress call number order
• Retrieve materials from our collection for patrons, shipping, or projects
• Create posters for different library areas
• Assist in creating monthly physical displays within the library
• Maintain the circulation collections by shelf reading and straightening on a weekly basis
• Keep patron heat map statistics
• Search for materials reported as not on shelf
• Assist in mailing materials to distance education students
• Locate and prepare materials for borrowing requests
• Dust and clean the circulation area to maintain an organized work environment
• Be responsible for the public services area during evenings and weekends
• Additional library duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate well with the public
• Commitment to patron service
• Operate basic technologies
• Filing ability
• Ability to follow precise directions
• Attention to detail
• Library experience not necessary

Notice to New Employees

Employment will require a criminal background check. A pending criminal charge or conviction will not necessarily disqualify an applicant. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last seven years with Universities of Wisconsin or State of Wisconsin agencies, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence and sexual harassment. The University reserves the right to check references with notice given to the candidates at the appropriate time in the process.

The University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identities of ‘final candidates’ must be revealed upon request. According to the Attorney General, ‘final candidates’ under Wisconsin law means the five candidates who are considered most qualified for the position. See Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.36(7)(a).

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