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SalaryCampus Location Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number 003128 Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department University Libraries Minimum Position Qualifications
Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two (2) years of relevant experience. An appropriate combination of education and experience might substitute for the required degree.
Special Conditions Work ScheduleThe primary work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm. From time to time, the schedule might be modified to accommodate needs of the University Libraries.
Posting Date 02/23/2024 Closing Date 03/15/2024 Open Until Screening Begins No Hiring Range $17.87 - $18.36 per hour Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working ConditionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working ConditionsTechnologically oriented academic research library with some similarity to an
office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate with multiple constituents through written, verbal, and auditory communication. Employee must be able to perceive written, digital, and auditory information either with or without accommodation. Position requires ability to remain in a stationary position, independently navigate the campus, and manipulate objects within the office space. Necessary accommodations are available with approval from Human Resources.
Special Instructions to ApplicantsAll applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and a three (3) references list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full time hours. Part time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No Positions SupervisedMay supervise student assistants assigned to the department.
Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesAbility to supervise the work of others.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and good decision-making skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and good decision-making skills.
Skill in understanding, interpreting, and accurately following oral and/or written directions.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in library work.
Ability to solve problems and to implement solutions in a timely and professional manner
Ability to solve problems and to implement solutions in a timely and professional manner
Ability to enter, query, and manipulate data in a computer database to serve library users.
Willingness to learn and subsequently implement new tasks and skills, on an ongoing basis.
Willingness to learn and subsequently implement new tasks and skills, on an ongoing basis.
Familiarity with a variety of print and electronic reference tools, including web- based resources.
Ability to adapt to change and learn new skills as the operations and needs of the library evolve.
Ability to adapt to change and learn new skills as the operations and needs of the library evolve.
Ability to understand, interpret, and implement library goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Ability to recognize the limits of the authority of this position and know when to appropriately refer matters to a higher authority.
Experience and comfort with using computers in a work setting and the ability to learn the protocols for utilizing multiple software packages.
Ability to effectively and appropriately switch between the roles of leader and follower in an environment that requires strong teamwork.
Experience and comfort with using computers in a work setting and the ability to learn the protocols for utilizing multiple software packages.
Ability to effectively and appropriately switch between the roles of leader and follower in an environment that requires strong teamwork.
Good customer service skills and ability to assist library users with their information needs whether they arrive in person, on the telephone, or electronically.
Good interpersonal skills that will support establishing and maintaining courteous and productive working relationshipswith a diverse group of library users, coworkers, and external partners.
Awareness of and ability to apply principles of equity and inclusion to job duties and responsibilities as well as to relationships and/or interactions with library users, coworkers, and external partners.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team while meeting deadlines, completing work on established schedules, and asking for assistance, if needed, to prevent delays in accomplishing tasks.
Additional Position Information Benefits of Employment (Applies to full-time, non-police employees only)Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists the Electronic Resources Librarian with the identification, selection, and management of electronic resources.
Maintains active links between the Libraries’ online catalog and vendor product to ensure access to electronic resources to which the University Libraries subscribes.
Duties & Responsibilities
Gathers and reformats vendor generated usage statistics for electronic databases.
Compiles monthly and periodic reports reflecting database usage statistics.
Identifies and maintains an accurate, up-to-date record of administrative and management data, such as administrative logins, related to licensed electronic resources.
Duties & Responsibilities
Maintains files of catalogs, instructional, and promotional material to be used in evaluating and/or planning for use of electronic resources.
Duties & Responsibilities
Inputs local holdings data into electronic resources and directories to facilitate user access to library resources.
Participates in the acquisition, licensing, and renewal of new and ongoing electronic resource agreements.
Participates in electronic resources troubleshooting efforts in collaboration with the appropriate Libraries and ITS personnel.
Duties & Responsibilities
Provides direct user assistance in matters of electronic resources in person, by telephone, and/or electronically.
Duties & Responsibilities
Participates in Department-wide responsibilities, projects, and activities.
Maintains knowledge of library policies and procedures and computer skills through attendance at meetings of library and departmental staff and training classes.
Maintains knowledge of library policies and procedures and computer skills through attendance at meetings of library and departmental staff and training classes.
Assists in training of new employees.
Participates in individual and group meetings related to the work of the Department and/or the University Libraries.
Compiles and submits statistical data or other reports, on established schedule or as requested, on all work performed, using departmental forms or submission mechanisms.
