Job Title: Library Information Specialist, Circulation Services, Night/Weekend, 74839
Location: UMKC Volker Campus
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 38775
Hiring Department

University Libraries, Miller NIchols Library

Job Description This position provides patron assistance at the Miller Nichols Library First Floor Services Desk. Stores and picks books and journals from the library automated retrieval system, Robot. Responsible for assisting patrons with circulation desk functions; assisting patrons with basic reference questions; and assisting patrons with basic printing and scanning issues. Indirectly supervises student assistants. Works with security guard assigned to building and UMKC Police to maintain safe, secure environment for library patrons. Responsible for closing the Circulation Services Department and assisting with closing the Miller Nichols Library. Other duties as assigned.

Contributes to a safe and respectful environment for all users and employees of the UMKC Libraries. Exemplifies the UMKC Statement of Values and the University Libraries Values

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least two years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• One to two years’ experience in a library setting.
• Successful customer service experience.
• Successful supervisory experience.

Full Time/Part Time

Full Time (40 hrs/wk) night/weekends

Salary

$15.00, plus eligible for $.70 shift differential for evening shift per HR policy 213

Shift

This position is responsible for closing the library and the Circulation Services Department on Tuesday through Thursday working 4:15 pm to 12:15 AM, Friday and Saturday 2:15 pm – 10:15 pm. Hours vary during intersession (Monday – Thursday closing at 7 pm/Friday 5 pm and closed weekends) and summer session based on library’s needs and hours of operation. The library is closed most weekends during intersession breaks and closes at 10 pm Sunday – Thursday and 6 pm Friday & Saturday during the eight week summer session. Position may be asked to shift their schedule during these times and may cover occasional other shifts in absence of other employees.

Application Deadline

October 17, 2021

Application Instructions

Applicants 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: Jon Hern, Sr Library Information Specialist. For all inquiries about the position, please contact the UMKC University Libraries Administration Office at (816) 235-1531 or umkcula@umkc.edu.

Comments

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UMKC is an equal access, equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that is fully committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. 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, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status. 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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