Library Public Services Assistant - 526941

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $15.48 - Midpoint: $18.56 (Hourly N2)

Department/Organization: 219101 - University Libraries

Normal Work Schedule: Thursday - Sunday 6:00pm to 2:15am

Job Summary: The Library Public Services Assistant assists patrons in the use of the library and its resources. Creates, edits, and maintains records in libraries online database system. Supports various library units depending upon department assigned, any of the following: reserves and current periodicals, circulation, interlibrary loan, acquisitions and government documents, library ordering, purchasing and budgeting. Obtains and lends materials outside the University campus. Provides routine library facilities and equipment support. May supervise student workers.

Additional Department Summary: Serves as the night facility coordinator for Rodgers Library and assists in Bruno and Gorgas Libraries as needed. Secures the buildings at closing. Supervises student employees, assisting with new student employee training, assisting patrons, assisting with Inter-Library Loan and Document Delivery Service by filling requests, and serving as the point person for any emergency situation for UAPD or UA facilities. Provides technical assistance and support related to computer systems, hardware, and software to patrons as needed. Handles course reserves, book stack maintenance, and tracing missing books in Rodgers and serves as a back-up for 24/5 hours. Assists with completion of 3D print requests. Works with several databases and systems daily to complete required job duties to include, checking out materials and equipment to patrons, entering and maintaining patron accounts in the system, processing 3D print requests, processing Inter-Library Loan requests in ILLiad, and entering reference stats and floor counts in LibCal. Participates in the Libraries chat service and performs general reference services for students, staff, and faculty. Staff positions in the University Libraries can be moved to different library buildings on campus based on needs assessments. Assists with desk coverage in Bruno and Gorgas libraries as needed.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of library experience; OR associate's degree or higher and some library experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Basic knowledge or interest in 3D Printing and Scanning technology, including software and equipment.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.