Library Associate - Public Services

Position Title Library Associate - Public Services Unit Name Library Salary Grade 4 Number of Months 12 months Full-time or Part-time Full-Time Hours per week 40 Proposed Annual Salary, Hourly Rate or One-time payment Essential Duties Instructs patrons on the use of research databases and other resources Provides some writing and citation support for students composing papers Assists patrons with finding appropriate library materials, print and electronic Assists patrons with Word, Powerpoint, and Excel Staffs the virtual reference service, providing research and technical support online Operates, troubleshoots, and performs minor repairs to computers and office equipment Checks library material in and out Collects fines Assists patrons with interlibrary loan and holds requests Participates in supervision and hiring of student workers Assists in managing study room reservations Maintains an orderly appearance of library materials and resources Assists in the creation of virtual reference tools and guides Assists in general building supervision during evening hours Performs other reasonable duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications Education:

Bachelor's degree preferred; professional knowledge equivalent to a bachelor's degree required; working knowledge of theory and practice within a specialized field.

Experience:

At least one year of research or technical support experience. Excellent research skills Proficient in MS Word, Powerpoint, and Excel Excellent computer skills Ability to troubleshoot routine computer hardware issues

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Job Description Summary This position is responsible for providing circulation, basic reference, and technical support for MUW, MSMS and the general public at Fant Memorial Library, as well as related circulation duties and student assistant supervision, and general building supervision from Sunday - Thursday, 1:00 PM - 10:00 PM. Hours may shift when classes are not in session. Hours of Availability Background Check Statement Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation

DOES NOT

automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate.