Temp Library Assistant - Access, Outreach, and Collections Services

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

FIU Law Library seeks a temporary Library Assistant to support opening/closing and provide frontline service. Duties include shelving, cataloging, checking materials in/out, and assisting patrons with reference questions.

The role requires a high school diploma, completion of FIU Service Excellence training, and the ability to work nights and weekends with flexible hours. Data entry and coordination with facilities are also part of the job.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Completion of FIU Service Excellence training or within first 30 days.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.
• Ability to work in a team setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist in opening and closing of the library.
• Shelve library materials. Shift books. Perform shelf reading.
• Check library materials in and out using the Integrated library System (ALMA).
• Answer directional questions, refer reference questions to librarians, monitor patrons to enforce library policies.
• Data entry to maintain accurate cataloging information.
• Process materials using the integrated library system (ALMA) and cataloging tasks.
• Inventory materials and create spreadsheets for management.
• Provide quality patron service and assistance to FIU community, especially Law School students/faculty.

Skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

FIU Service Excellence training

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Summary

• Assist in opening and closing of the library. Student will be asked to work schedules based on operating hours of FIU Law Library available at https://library.law.fiu.edu/details. FIU has extended operating hours on nights and weekends.
• Shelve library materials. Shift books. Perform shelf reading. Search for missing books. Assists Ill, ICL and Document Delivery.
• Check library materials in and out using the Integrated library System (ALMA), answer directional questions, refer reference questions to reference librarians, monitor patrons to enforce library policies, and refer technology problems to the Law School IT dept.
• Check in library material arrivals and deliveries, including creating call number labels, stamping receiving dates, and unpacking shipments.
• Data entry to maintain accurate library cataloging information.
• Make photocopies. Replace cartridge and fill paper in library printers. Contact appropriate departments for facility issues or inoperative machines.
• Monitor and count library patrons in the library and maintain cleanliness of common seating areas.
• Answer circulation and law library related questions via phone and front desk services.
• Coordinate with Library Manager, Office Manager, and FIU Facilities to prepare Law library
• Assist Library Manager, Office Manager, and Assistant Dean of Information Services with administrative and executive projects and tasks.
• Refer technology problems to the Law School IT dept.
• Process materials using integrated library system as assigned and directed by law librarian or senior library specialists. Includes all aspects of processing from receiving, cataloging serials, processing new items.
• Inventory materials and create spreadsheets for management.
• Data entry to maintain accurate library cataloging information.
• Provide quality patron service and assistance to the greater FIU community, with special attention to the services provided to College of Law students, faculty, and staff
• Other assigned tasks related to students or faculty services, as needed.

Job Category

Temporary

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Completion of FIU Service Excellence training or completion within first 30 days
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with highly sensitive information.
• Ability to work in a team setting

Work Schedule

Student will be expected to work nights and weekends, with flexible hours.

Advertised Salary

$16/hour

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check

Temporary Disclosure

As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.
Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.
To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

FIU is a State University System of Florida member, Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affiantive Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment decisions, programs, and events without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination, contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights at 305.348.2785 or email [e-mail].

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

Should you need an ADA accommodation to participate in a University event, program, or activity or need to request materials in an accessible format, please contact FIU's Office of Civil Rights (OCR) at 305-348-2785 or [e-mail]. All requests for ADA accommodation or accessible materials for this event must be submitted to OCR at least seven (7) business days prior to the event or at the earliest possible opportunity.