Library Reserves & Access Services Assistant

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago Library invites applicants for an Access Services Reserves Processing Assistant. This onsite role opens the D'Angelo Law Library reserves and supports circulation operations with a focus on course reserves processing and serving patrons at the Circulation Desk.

Responsibilities include processing hard copy and electronic reserves, communicating with faculty, updating reserve lists, and assisting with the exams and memo archives.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Significant related customer service experience within a library, retail, or similar environment.
• Experience with a variety of computer systems and applications; familiarity with library automation systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process requests for hard copy and electronic course reserves material for all Law School courses using the integrated library system and other applications.
• Correspond with Law School faculty and staff to collect and maintain an accurate list of material needed for Law School course reserves.
• Retrieve material from the bookstacks to be processed for reserves and/or scanned for electronic course reserve.
• Refer materials that are missing or not held by the Library to acquisitions staff for purchase.
• Open the circulation desk and reserve room in the morning and provide exceptional customer service during regular shifts at the circulation desk.

Skills

Customer service

Communication in English

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Creative Suite

Library systems

Job description

University of Chicago Library invites applicants for an Access Services Reserves Processing Assistant. This onsite role opens the D'Angelo Law Library reserves and supports circulation operations with a focus on course reserves processing and serving patrons at the Circulation Desk.

Responsibilities include processing hard copy and electronic reserves, communicating with faculty, updating reserve lists, and assisting with the exams and memo archives.