University of Missouri-Columbia is hiring : Library Information Specialist, Healt

Overview

Library Information Specialist, Health Sciences Library Circulation. 1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Job Description Responsible for providing customer service and functional supervision of Circulation, Reserve, and Shelving during daytime, evening, and weekend hours in the Health Sciences Library, including staffing the Service Desk and supervising student employees. Performs opening and closing procedures for the Service Desk and the library. Performs various tasks to maintain the stacks and public areas. Processes and maintains print reserve (permanent and course reserve). Assists with filling ILL requests. Maintains Textbook Guide.

Key Job Duties

• Circulation : Perform check out, check in, return receipt, renewal, create and update item records as needed. Route books to various libraries. Clear book drops daily.
• Circulation : Assist patrons with locating materials in the library.
• Circulation : Locate books, articles, journals and other materials in the FOLIO, Sierra, MOBIUS / OpenRS catalog, Discover@MU, WorldCat, etc. using a variety of search strategies. Determine availability of electronic and / or print copies, status, location, and estimated date of journal arrival.
• Circulation : Initiate item requests (holds, pages, recalls), check request status, and edit, cancel, or transfer requests as needed.
• Circulation : Assist patrons to place their own requests via ILL, OpenRS, Discover@MU, etc.
• Circulation : Assist patrons to view and renew items and cancel their requests. Give basic database instruction.
• Circulation : Conduct searches for missing items. Notify patrons of missing and found items. Update item status to missing in FOLIO as needed.
• Circulation : Maintain Reference statistics.
• Circulation : Make study room reservations.
• Circulation : Explain policies.
• Circulation : Respond to complaints about noise, overdue books, lost or damaged books and building problems. Forward complaints to Department Head or other staff as appropriate.
• Circulation : Assist patrons with log-in questions and other computer-related questions.
• Circulation : Assist patrons with printing, including PrintAnywhere. Refer patrons to DoIT for printer problems.
• Circulation : Refill paper, toners, and cartridges, fix paper jams. Report Circulation printer and computer problems to HSL computer support.
• Circulation : Assist patrons with their scanning and copying needs. Notify Department Head of equipment problems.
• Reference : Answer directional and basic to intermediate reference questions in person and by phone or email. Refer patrons and transfer calls to proper sources when necessary.
• Reference : Assist patrons using databases, web resources and library catalog. Respond to ready reference, directional, and limited subject search questions.
• Reserve : Locate physical and electronic reserve materials for patrons.
• Reserve : Take requests from faculty for materials to be placed on reserve.
• Reserve : Physically process permanent reserve additions and removals and update the FOLIO records. Send any items with a “send for binding note” to Ellis Library Technical Services for hardback binding.
• Reserve : Replace old editions on permanent reserve with newer editions as they are acquired.
• Reserve : Physically process rush reserves, additions and removals to course reserves and update the FOLIO records.
• Reserve : Search for missing reserve items.
• Reserve : Add holds for reserve on items owned by other MU libraries as needed.
• Student Supervision : Provide initial training or follow-up training as requested by Department Head. Assign tasks, monitor, and evaluate performance. Report student assistant problems promptly to Department Head. Act as contact for student worker questions on nights and weekends.
• Other Routine Duties : Shelve materials back into the collection. Route materials to Technical Services for Repair, remarking, etc. Perform shelf reading and stack maintenance. Clear Hold Shelf daily. Update Textbook LibGuide each term. Update other LibGuides as requested. Perform opening and closing procedures for the library. Attend trainings, meetings, and workshops. Maintain orderly appearance of the library. Report building problems. Assist new employees in learning job tasks. Empty dehumidifier. Shred papers. Copy and stock forms.
• Interlibrary Loan : Determine if HSL has the article / chapter requested. Scan from HSL materials. Forward requests for UMLD or Vet Med materials to appropriate specialized library.
• Periodic Duties : Shift stack materials. Assist with organization and with management of shifting projects. Provide backup assistance with routine tasks in the absence of other desk staff. Coordinate and implement emergency procedures for the library in response to warnings or in the event of actual emergencies. Provide backup Circulation Desk coverage at other Specialized Libraries. Assist new staff in learning job tasks.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Details

Anticipated Hiring Range : Salary Range $16.00 to $16.75 per hour. Grade : GGS-006. University Title : Library Information Specialist. Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Materials

Submit cover letter and resume with application materials.

Benefits and EEO

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. Equal Employment Opportunity : The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Accessibility and ADA at 573-884-7278.

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