What are the responsibilities and job description for the University of Southern Indiana is hiring: Library Associate in Evansville position at University of Southern Indiana?
Title : Library Associate
Division : Provost's Office
Department : David L. Rice Library
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Salary Range : Grade 6 : $14.34 / hour
EEO Job Group : 5 E5
Position Summary
The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications forLibrary Associate.
Assist in overseeing the day-to-day functions of the Checkout Unit and the Rice Library Testing Center, including hiring and scheduling student employees.
Duties / Responsibilities
- With direction from the Circulation and Testing Center Manager, oversee all circulation and stacks maintenance functions. Keep current on the integrated library system (ILS) and library web applications and update staff users as needed. Maintain accurate patron load in partnership with Resource Management. Work with users to resolve problems.
- With direction from the Circulation and Testing Center Manager, interview, hire, train, and supervise student employees. Contribute to update the student worker policy manual and ensure that student workers comply with policies. Schedule students to work adequate coverage. Evaluate student work and counsel, retrain, or dismiss if performance is deficient.
- Support activities of the Rice Library Testing Center and maintain necessary certifications. Proctor tests and assist with required clerical support by following all authorized procedures and customer service functions required for successful test delivery and implementation.
- Maintain library technology such as laptops, batteries, tablets, and accessories. Order supplies and complete routine repairs.
- Assist patrons with loan and return of library materials; provide assistance to patrons using library resources such as printers, computers, and media equipment.
- Assist patrons in basic navigation of library website and online resources such as room reservations, catalog, university's information systems and basic reference inquiries.
- Answer library, campus and community questions via phone, chat, or email, directing people to the correct individual, office, or building.
- Oversee routine security checks on the floors. Respond to door alarms, restroom alarms, and security system alarms. Assist in maintaining quiet and order in the library. Trained in emergency fire and weather procedures and active shooter scenarios. Keep the Circulation and Testing Center Manager informed of any issues that arise. Oversee evacuation of the building or sheltering in place in emergency situations.
Share in backup coverage for full-time and student employee staffing when required.
Serve on library or university committees.
Required Knowledge and Skills
Preferred Knowledge and Skills
Regular Work Hours / Travel Requirements
About USI
The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for thisposition include :
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Application Process
Click "Apply Now!" near the top right of this page to complete an application and upload application materials. Application materials should include :
Pre-Employment Screening
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
Authorization to Work in the United States
USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.
Interview Accommodations
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.
EEO Statement
The University of Southern Indiana is anEEO / AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $6 - $14
