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SalarySupplemental Information
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
For further information about this vacancy contact:
Patricia Alexander
Southern University New Orleans/Human Resources
palexander@suno.edu
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
One year of experience in which clerical work was a major duty.
SUBSTITUTIONS:
Training in a business or clerical-related curriculum in a business school or technical institute will substitute for the required experience on the basis of six months of training for six months of experience.
Completion of a business or clerical-related curriculum in a business school or technical institute will substitute for the one year of required experience.
College training will substitute for the required experience on the basis of 15 semester hours for six months of experience.
A baccalaureate degree will substitute for all of the required experience.
NOTE:
Business or technical school training with less than completion will only be credited in six month increments. Similarly, college training will only be credited in 15 semester hour increments.
Business or technical school training with less than completion will only be credited in six month increments. Similarly, college training will only be credited in 15 semester hour increments.
NOTE:
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.
Job Concepts
FUNCTION OF WORK:
To assist in the preservation, management, and public access of information resources.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Entry.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Library Specialists typically report to a Library Specialist Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
LOCATION OF WORK:
May be used by all state agencies.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from general clerical jobs by the presence of library paraprofessional duties.
Differs from Library Specialist 2 by the absence of experienced level duties.
Examples of Work
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.
Performs basic information verification tasks, using a variety of sources such as databases, indexes, catalogs, etc.
Performs exact-copy cataloging procedures to generate cataloging records.
Assists in processing order requests for library materials.
Searches library catalog for duplication of holdings and standard print/online sources for availability.
May prepare purchase orders.
Updates essential departmental records such as serials check-in, bindery, documents shelflist, circulation, etc.
Provides general library information and directional assistance to patrons. Instructs patrons in the use of library systems and equipment.
Assists in the physical arrangement of materials such as shelving, shelf reading, and checking for accuracy of shelved materials.
May initiate claims for materials not received.
Copies bibliographic records from an external database to a local system.
Performs routine catalog maintenance tasks such as correcting errors, processing transfers/withdrawals, updating holdings, and processing added copies/volumes.
Inputs invoice data into automated acquisitions system.
Collects and compiles data to be used in statistical reports.
Monitors the physical processing of new materials.
May assist in the routine maintenance of audio-visual equipment, microform reader/printers, photocopiers, etc.
