Part-Time Library Associate

Denison University; Granville Township (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plan

403(b) retirement savings with 10% Den

Starting at 10 vacation days

9 paid holidays

Campus closure from Christmas to New Y

Free parking

Gym membership

Free classes for employees

Job summary

Denison University Libraries in Granville, Ohio, seeks an entry-level library staff member to perform a variety of duties in the access services area, delivering superior service to library users and utilizing library automation systems and various software packages. This role requires judgment in applying policies and procedures and may involve shifting duties across service desks.

Essential functions include public service and technical processing, screening user needs, and assisting with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, plus one year of relevant work experience or an equivalent combination of college and work experience.
• Preferred: two years of library staff experience or some college with one year of work experience.
• Experience with library policies, procedures, and customer service is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of library duties in the access services area with strong service to users.
• Identify user needs, provide initial service, and refer complex issues to higher level staff.
• Screen patrons for issues with library computers and software on public access terminals.
• Enter basic information into online systems, check in/out materials, and generate reports.
• Assist with materials processing for reserves or interlibrary loan as needed.

Skills

Public service

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Library automation systems

Library software packages

Library media equipment

Job description

Perform a variety of library duties requiring judgment in the application of policies and procedures within the access services area, involving superior service to library users, use of library automation systems, various software packages, conventional and digital library media equipment, materials and office equipment. This is an entry-level library staff position.

Department/Division Overview: Denison University Libraries are dedicated to inspiring and supporting the Denison community to become lifelong learners. The Libraries are committed to connecting people with ideas, and to creating an intellectual commons where individuals can experience the power of sharing information.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of library duties requiring judgment in the application of policies and procedures within the access services area, involving superior service to library users, use of library automation systems, various software packages, conventional and digital library media equipment, materials and office equipment. This is an entry-level library staff position.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform public service and/or technical processing duties that involve crucial knowledge of library policies and procedures.
• Primary Patron Services: Identify and respond to user needs; provide preliminary screening and initial service to users and refer unique/complex situations to a higher level for action Contribute to the department’s programs, goals and objectives related to quality, user satisfaction and image through teamwork, cooperation, suggestions, personal productivity and conduct.
• Provide initial screening for patron problems with library computer equipment and software programs provided on public access computers.
• Primary Technical Operations: Enter fundamental information into online systems, search identifiable records, and/or check in/out materials, and generate reports using library automated system modules. Assist with materials processing for course reserves, interlibrary loan or other library operations. Apply basic knowledge of computer hardware operations and a limited number of software packages such as email, print and electronic document processing or specialized application used by the department.
• May cover rotating shifts at service desks, and implement established procedures during emergencies or unusual situations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Scheduled work hours for this position are:

• Sundays 10:00am - 3:00pm
• Tuesdays-Thursdays 9:00pm - 12:00am
• Saturdays 4:00pm - 12:00am

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant work experience; equivalent combination of college and work experience.

Preferred Requirements

• Two years of library staff experience, or a combination of some college and one year of work experience.

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Technical knowledge to provide initial screening for patron problems with library computer equipment and software programs provided on public access computers.
• Good organizational skills, ability to follow through on problems and good oral and written communications skills a must.
• Ability to apply established guidelines, policies, procedures, standards, regulations, practices, and/or laws in order to perform operations and resolve problems, including protecting user privacy.

Physical Demands

Must be able to navigate the library. This position is responsible for opening and closing the building. Must be able to push heavy book trucks weighing approx. 50 lbs.

Why Choose Denison?

Denison University is a leading, fully residential liberal arts college in Granville, Ohio, located just outside the Columbus metro area. Established in 1831, Denison blends a rigorous academic foundation with an award-winning approach to student mentorship and career readiness. With a vibrant campus community of 2,400 students and around 1,000 employees, Denison offers employees a supportive, forward-thinking environment dedicated to educational excellence and professional growth.

Denison provides a number of staff-focused benefits, with some highlights:

• Comprehensive healthcare plan
• 403(b) retirement savings with 10% contribution from Denison for eligible positions
• Starting at 10 vacation days
• 9 paid holidays
• Campus closure from Christmas to New Years
• Free parking and gym membership
• Free classes for employees

Want to learn more about us? Visit Denison.edu for more information.

Denison University is an independent, coeducational, residential college of liberal arts and sciences. Founded in 1831, Denison is one of the earliest colleges to be established in the old "Northwest Territory", west of the Allegheny Mountains and north of the Ohio River. Denison University is a leading liberal arts college where faculty and students collaborate in research, civic engagement, & cultivation of independent thinking. As a leader among the nation's top residential liberal arts colleges, Denison has earned a reputation for academic rigor that is rivaled only by its commitment to preparing students for a lifetime of personal, professional and civic success. Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Title IX Notice: Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment. For Denison’s official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice. You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix. Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or by email at [e-mail].