Library Information Specialist (Circulation), 27660
- Employer
- University of Missouri-Kansas City
- Location
- UMKC Volker Campus
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- Academic Affairs, Librarians & Library Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Location: UMKC Volker Campus
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 37042
Hiring Department
University Libraries
Job DescriptionLibrary Information Specialist MERLIN/MOBIUS & Reserves
This position works in the Circulation Services Department and reports to the SR Library Information Specialist. This position is responsible for opening the library on Mondays, providing circulation assistance, and providing basic reference help. The primary circulation department area of responsibility is processing MERLIN/MOBIUS Loans and processing and maintaining the course reserve collection.
Position duties:- Provides friendly, efficient assistance to patrons and resolves problems in the circulation unit that cannot be resolved at lower levels. Refers problems that cannot be resolved at the LIS level to a Circulation Services LIS SR or the Head of Circulation Services.Along with other Circulation Services staff, oversees First Floor Service Desk functions and assists student assistants in providing services at this desk.Responsible for the MERLIN/MOBIUS borrowing operation including printing daily paging slips, processing incoming and outgoing items [both physically and in MERLIN].Responsible for maintaining the course reserves collection.Along with other Circulation Services staff shares responsibility of retrieving robot (Automated Storage Retrieval System) picks as well as storing returned items in robot.Shares with other circulation staff the responsibility for answering the main telephone line for the Miller Nichols Library - answering questions and/or directing calls to the appropriate personnel.Answers basic reference questions and assists patrons with printing, scanning, and basic production software issues in the Information Commons.In the absence of the LIS SR and LIS SR - Student supervisor, indirectly supervises the Circulation Services Student Assistants including assigning hourly tasks and training on basic circulation and MERLIN/MOBIUS functions.Shares responsibility with other Circulation Services staff members for security of the building during scheduled shift. Works with security guard assigned to building and UMKC Police to maintain safe, secure environment for library patrons. Reports facility issues during scheduled shift. Performs other duties as assigned.In the absence of the LIS SR and LIS SR - Student supervisor, indirectly supervises the Circulation Services Student Assistants including assigning hourly tasks and training on basic circulation and MERLIN/MOBIUS functions.
- Professional development and service:
- Participates on appropriate committees and professional development as defined by and with the approval of their Supervisor and/or the Head of Circulation Services.
- Maintains sufficient expertise in skills and proficiencies required by the position..
A high school diploma and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Preferred Qualifications- One to two years’ experience in a library settingSuccessful supervisory experienceSuccessful customer service experience
Full Time
Salary- $13.29 - $15.00 per hour
- Schedule
- This position is responsible for working a total of 8 hours daily opening the library and the Circulation Services Department on Mondays working between 7:00 am and 3:30 pm (library opens to the public at 7:30 am) and working Tuesday – Friday from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- Subject to night and weekend work if needed (may be asked to cover occasional closing shifts in absence of an evening staff member).
- Any permanent schedule changes must be approved by the Supervisor.
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Application InstructionsApplicants must combine all application materials (cover letter that directly addresses how you meet the requirements of the position, resume or curriculum vitae, and list of 3 references with contact information) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a single attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).
For questions about how applicants apply, please call UMKC Human Resources at (816) 235-1621, or if you are experiencing technical problems, please call (855) 524-0002.
You may address your cover letter to: Liz Johnson. For all inquiries about the position, please contact the UMKC University Libraries Administration Office at (816) 235-1531 or umkcula@umkc.edu.
Comments Physical demands:Essential physical abilities, to be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodation are:- Clarity of speech and hearing which permits the employee to communicate effectively with the Supervisor, library patrons, and other employees.Vision which permits the employee to produce and review a wide variety of library materials, written correspondence, reports and related materials in both electronic and hard copy form, including call number labels, which may be upside down in the ASRS (robot retrieval system).Manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a keyboard and any other assigned equipment to process library materials.Personal mobility which permits the employee to monitor, supervise, and perform assigned library operations including retrieving books from both open stacks and the ASRS.Lift up to 40 pounds, push and pull carts weighing up to 200 pounds, bend, stoop and reach shelving from floor level to 6 feet high, and stand or walk for at least 1 hour at a time.Tolerance for exposure to small or moderate quantities of dust and mold.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the physical demands of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of these physical demands, please contact UMKC ADA Coordinator, as soon as possible, at (816) 235-6910.
Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor - Human Resources at 816-235-1621.
To request ADA accommodations, please call the Director of Affirmative Action at 816-235-1323.
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The University Libraries are fully committed to creating and maintaining an anti-racist and anti-oppressive environment for a diverse academic community of faculty, staff and students. Recent initiatives are outlined on the University Libraries' Equity Committee page: https://library.umkc.edu/dei-committee. We seek individuals who will contribute to library-wide efforts to implement and maintain anti-racist and anti-oppressive practices in all services and who are committed to the core campus values of learning, diversity, integrity, accountability, respect, and collaboration.
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