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Library adjunct II:University of MemphisJob description:Library adjunct II
Posting DetailsPosting InformationPosting Number: SAECC3860 Advertised Title: Library adjunct II Campus Job location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number: 001714 Job Category: Staff (Hourly/Monthly) Department: University Libraries Minimum Position Appropriate qualifications: Bachelor's degree and one (1) year of appropriate practice. An equivalent combination of education and practice may substitute for the degree requirement. Special Conditions: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. From time to time, the work schedule might be modified to meet needs of the library. Posting Date: 06/07/2024 Closing Date: 07/05/2024 Open Until Screening Begins: No Hiring Range: $15.45 per hour Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time: Benefits Eligible Working Conditions: While performing the tasks 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 Conditions: The University Libraries is a technologically oriented academic research library which provides foundational service and support for the deployment, maintenance, use, and integration of emerging technologies of all types for the University Libraries' faculty, staff, and user communities. While performing the tasks of this job, the employee is required to communicate with multiple constituents through written, digital, and auditory information either with or without accommodation. The employee must be able to independently navigate the campus and manipulate objects within the office space. Although not a primary function of the job, the employee may be required/asked to lift up to 50 libs. Reasonable and appropriate accommodations may be requested. Special Instructions to candidates: All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu. candidates must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and three (3) references after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work practice is located on full time hours. Part time work practice 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 Supervised: This position may supervise student adjuncts and/or train other staff. expertise, Skills, and Abilities: capability to supervise the work of others. Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel. capability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms. capability to evaluate situations and make appropriate, mature decisions. capability to enter, query, and manipulate data in computer databases and software. capability to deal with problems and to implement solutions in a timely and professional manner. Excellent customer service skills and the capability to assist library users with their information needs. practice and comfort with using computers and computerized information systems in a work environment. Must have the capability to adapt to change and to lgain new skills as the operations and needs of the library evolve. availability to lgain library goals, objectives, policies, and procedures as they apply to the Information Access Services Department. capability to complete detailed work in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy, work on multiple tasks, and meet established deadlines. Previous library work practice including work with OCLC, and integrated library system, and library classifications schemes, is preferred. capability to recognize the limitations of the authority of this position and to make appropriate referrals to another individual or higher authority. Strong interpersonal skills that will support establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with a diverse group of faculty, staff, coworkers, and external partners and to interact with them in a courteous and professional manner. Must be able 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 tasks tasks & Job responsibilities: Assumes tasks in support of the acquisition's functions of the department. Orders and processes material by identifying appropriate vendors and creating purchase orders for complex materials, including out of print materials. Conducts searches in various bibliographic databases to verify and/or complete data on purchase requests, to eliminate duplication, and to load into the integrated library system (ILS). Processes invoices for payment using expertise of university and library procedures for handling invoices and payments. Verifies and Loads URLs for e-book orders Creates brief original order records in the integrated library system following established library policy. Identifies and resolves subscription payment and other invoicing problems. Communicates with vendors regarding problems of non-receipt of orders or payment problems. Assists in opening, unpacking, and sorting everyday mail and other packages, boxes, shipments, and deliveries. Works with colleagues from cataloging and other areas to address and correct problems with item records in the library's online catalog. Assists with the processing of materials and the updating of online catalog records for items being removed from the Libraries' collections. Assists with preparing and maintaining documents and forms that support the Acquisitions and Collection Development unit. Compiles and reports appropriate statistics on various categories of work performed. tasks & Job responsibilities: Assists with general functions of the Acquisitions and Collection Development Unit, as needed. Participates in managing incoming mail, including opening, unboxing, sorting mail, packages, and boxes. Receives or checks-in materials including periodicals, firm orders, and standing orders using appropriate integrated library system (ILS) functions. Assists with the serials renewal process, and the processing of serials invoices, using the appropriate automated software, (usually Ebsconet). Participates in maintaining the order, accuracy, and correct labeling of the shelves for periodicals, microform and newspapers. Supervises work of students, volunteers, or other staff assigned to support the Acquisitions and Collection Development Unit. tasks & Job responsibilities: Participates in department wide responsibilities, projects, and activities. Maintains expertise of library policies and procedures and computer skills through attendance at meetings of library and departmental staff and training classes. Serves as liaison for Information Access Services with other departments or branch libraries, as needed. 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. tasks & Job responsibilities: Undertakes other tasks as assigned. Maintains proficiency in areas of skills and responsibilities related to the tasks of the position. Serves on library or university committees or task forces as assigned. Participates in training and professional development opportunities that will enhance their job skills and skills. Assumes other tasks as assigned by the employee's immediate manager, the department head, and/or the Executive Director of University Libraries. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* Describe your library work practice. (Open Ended Question) Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume » References List » Cover Letter Optional Documents » Unofficial Transcript » Curriculum Vitae Skills:
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