Library Public Services Assistant - 529647

The University of Alabama; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama Libraries seeks a Library Public Services Assistant to support patrons and manage library resources. You will create, edit, and maintain records in the library's online database system and assist with circulation, interlibrary loan, and acquisitions.

Responsibilities also include course reserves, shelving, and guiding users to digital and print materials. Evening/weekend coverage is required as part of a rotating schedule.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with library experience or an associate degree or higher with some library experience.
• Supervisory experience in a library environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of computer systems and mobile devices; ability to diagnose basic issues.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with library resources and basic research.
• Create, edit, and maintain records in the library's online database system.
• Support circulation, interlibrary loan, acquisitions, and budgeting tasks.
• Assist with course reserves, stacks maintenance, and staff coordination.

Skills

Patron assistance

Data entry

Record maintenance

Supervisory experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher

Tools

Voyager

LibCal

Job description

Pay Grade/Pay Range

Minimum: $15.48 - Midpoint: $18.56 (Hourly N2)

Department/Organization

219101 - University Libraries

Normal Work Schedule

Tues - Thurs 1:00pm to 10:00pm; Fri - Sat 12:00pm to 9:00pm

Job Summary

The Library Public Services Assistant assists patrons in the use of the library and its resources. Creates, edits, and maintains records in libraries online database system. Supports various library units depending upon department assigned, any of the following: reserves and current periodicals, circulation, interlibrary loan, acquisitions and government documents, library ordering, purchasing and budgeting. Obtains and lends materials outside the University campus. Provides routine library facilities and equipment support. May supervise student workers.

Additional Department Summary

Manages course reserves. Ensures that print and electronic materials are available for University of Alabama student coursework. Assists University of Alabama instructors with linking items within a course's Blackboard shell. Processes new books to ensure they are shelved and available for checkout. Assists with stacks maintenance and database maintenance of Gorgas materials to ensure proper access to items in the stacks. Monitors unit e-mail accounts and responding to patron inquiries. Processes document delivery requests during evening and weekend shifts and directs student assistants in completing circulation and interlibrary loan tasks. Processes book drop and pickup. Shelves materials within 24 hours of return. Pulls and scans items for document delivery. Processes and recycles newspapers and periodicals. Orders supplies. Processes 3D print requests. Assists with reservations for team workrooms, individual study carrels, whisper booths, and media equipment through the LibCal online system. Processes new media equipment in Voyager and LibCal and maintains the media equipment closet. Closes the building on Friday and Saturday nights. Serves as the point person for any emergencies involving UAPD or UA Facilities personnel.

Position Coverage

This position includes scheduled desk and chat hours and provides Circulation Services support as needed. Assists with night and weekend coverage in Bruno, Gorgas, and Rodgers Libraries. Assists with shifting and special projects, and other duties as assigned. Staff positions in the University Libraries can be reassigned to different library buildings on campus based on needs assessments.

Required Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of library experience; OR associate's degree or higher and some library experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Supervisory experience in a library environment. Good understanding of computer systems, mobile devices and other tech products. Ability to diagnose and resolve basic technical issues.

Background Investigation Statement

Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to any legally protected basis and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. More information is available in the EEOC's Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal poster. The University of Alabama affirms its longstanding commitment to institutional neutrality, free speech, and academic freedom.