Library Assistant I Part Time
Department:Location:Health Sciences CenterTime Type:Full timeWorker Type:RegularJob Req ID:R104788Minimum Requirements:High School Diploma/GED and up to two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 1 (Hourly)Position Description:The primary role of this assistant will be to provide support to the Kornhauser Health Sciences Library (KHSL) clinical services faculty and outreach program. Expectations include assisting in patron requests and delivery of articles and books, coordinating communication, staffing, and documentation for outreach activities, updating online pages, assisting in creation, production, and updating of educational materials, and any other duties related to clerical support for clinical and outreach services.In addition to the above, the assistant may be asked to provide library services to patrons at the information and/or service desks. Will interpret library policies and procedures and address ready reference questions when reference staff are not available. Instruct patrons in the use of library resources including the catalog, request forms, databases, and other internet tools. Fulfill other duties related to providing library services to patrons.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesProvide clerical support to clinical library services program, including updating online pages, delivery of articles and books, and assisting in creation and production of educational materials.Support librarians by addressing electronic ready reference and directional requests as needed.Assist with staffing, participation, data collection, and documentation for campus orientation fairs and community outreach events.Communicates with library personnel, patrons, other libraries and campus partners, external agencies, vendors, and community members as appropriate via phone, video conferencing and email regarding outreach opportunities and events.Manage KHSL’s travelling exhibit program by coordinating booking, shipping, supplemental displays, and installation, and communicating with the NLM Travelling Exhibits coordinator.Provide regularly scheduled in-person coverage at library service desks, and provide occasional backup coverage when needed for mornings, evenings, or weekends, up to a combined maximum of 15 hours/week. Responsibilities performed at desks include interpreting library policies and procedures when receiving and responding to patron questions and concerns; addressing ready reference questions when reference staff are not available; instructing patrons with accessing library databases and resources; making decisions regarding borrower eligibility, and fulfilling other duties related to providing in-person services.Preferred Qualifications Two years of college study in liberal arts, business, computer/information science or a related field and two years of related experience.Experience using health information databases.Knowledge about outreach initiatives and goals.Proficiency using MS Office suite of products, including Word, Excel, and TeamsProficiency with Endnote or other citation management softwareCompetencies Information and technology literacy- Able to read reference materials and obtain information. Able to operate various standard office machines. Able to use organizational systems to locate and retrieve items or files.Communication-Able to politely and professionally respond to patron requests, prepare accurate documentation, and interpret policies and procedures.Service Excellence – Responsive, able to communicate processes to patrons, and capable of providing timely accurate information.Project Management – organized, ability to delegate and follow up, manages time effectively and keeps tasks appropriately prioritized.Flexibility – Ability to adapt as needed for the good of the department or organization.Critical Thinking – Ability to think through issues and identify appropriate options.Work Ethic – Motivated, diligent, industrious, and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works to ensure optimal efficiency in an appropriate amount of time.Interpersonal – Able to build effective, strong working relationships with diverse colleagues, patrons, and community members through communication and credibility.Teamwork – Ability to work with others as part of a team or in a leadership role on projects, take directions from colleagues and team members in the interest of moving processes and programs forward to the desired outcome.Proactive-Stays current with new or changing programs and services by reading internal publications and frequently checking the library’s website.Target Compensation Maximum: $22.51Target Compensation Minimum: $15.00Compensation will be commensurate to candidate experience.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University of Louisville is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, or veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact the Employment team at …@louisville.edu or 502.###.####.Assistance and AccommodationsComputers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 215 Central Avenue, Ste 205 – Louisville, Kentucky 40208.If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at …@louisville.edu or by phone 502-###-####.
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