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Library adjunct II:University of MemphisJob description:Library adjunct II
Posting DetailsPosting InformationPosting Number: SAECC3858 Advertised Title: Library adjunct II Campus Job location: Main Campus (Memphis, TN) Position Number: 001696 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: This position is for one member of the team of faculty and staff in the Information Access Services Department. The person in this position may be cross trained to support multiple functions of the Department and works with most formats included in the University Libraries' collections. The key responsibilities of this position support the Libraries' serials subscriptions in all formats, print and online, and includes the management of periodicals and standing orders. The candidate will assist with planning and implementing various collection analysis projects. The specific tasks, tasks, and responsibilities of this position are subject to change as technology advances and the needs and interests of the University Libraries, and the University of Memphis evolve over time. 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: 06/17/2024 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 with some similarity to an office environment. Position requires capability to remain in a stationary position, move about inside department and library building, operate a computer, move books across department or library, position self to maintain materials on shelves or cabinets. The person in this position may be required to ascend/descend a stool to reach materials, move wheeled book trucks weighing up to 300 pounds. Special Instructions to candidates: Candidates need to apply via the UofM, WORKforUM website and include a current CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 references Is this posting for UofM employees only?: No Positions Supervised: May supervise student adjuncts. May supervise 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: Assists with the general functions of the Acquisitions and Collection Development Unit as needed. Conducts initial searches in various bibliographic databases to verify and/or complete data on purchase requests and to eliminate duplication. Orders and processes material by identifying appropriate vendors and creating purchase orders for complex materials, including out of print materials. Processes invoices for materials that have been ordered in specific disciplines. Searches various bibliographic resources to locate, create, or modify appropriate item or bibliographic records to maintain integrity of collection development data in the online catalog. Creates brief original order records in the integrated library system following established library policy. Works with colleagues from cataloging and other areas to address and correct problems with item records in the library's online catalog. 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 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 » Cover Letter » References List Optional Documents » Curriculum Vitae » Unofficial Transcript Skills:
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