Library Technical Assistant I - 007854

University of South Alabama, United States

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Mobile, ALABAMA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Position Number 007854
Position Title Library Technical Assistant I - 007854
Division Academic Affairs
Department 350100 - Dean-University Library
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent and three years of customer service or related experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Description Summary
The University of South Alabama’s Marx Library is seeking to hire a Library Technical Assistant I . Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions


These are the job duties required of the position.


Essential Functions
  • Operates the Circulation area of the Marx Library.
  • Opens and closes the library as needed.
  • Provides assistance and information related to library services, policies, procedures, and collections.
  • Assists faculty, staff, and students in searching library databases and locating materials, routing research queries to librarians as needed.
  • Fields directional and troubleshooting questions.
  • Monitors library facility and equipment and reports or resolves issues as needed.
  • Monitors library user space, study rooms, meeting rooms, and usage.
  • Contacts University IT, police, and facilities personnel as necessary to resolve issues requiring immediate attention, informing library supervisor and other personnel as needed concerning challenging issues.
  • Utilizes Voyager system to charge or discharge items, collects fines and fees and clears patron accounts.
  • Utilizes Banner System to place, modify or remove holds on patron accounts.
  • Operates cash register and credit card machine for collection of monies for fines, fees, TracCard transactions and other transactions.
  • Maintains 3M security gates, records patron door counts.
  • Maintains TracCard inventory.
  • Assists patrons with computers, printers, copiers, and other equipment.
  • Performs routine cleaning and minor maintenance of computers and equipment.
  • Works with library personnel to inform guidelines for replacement of materials.
  • Monitors student assistants and work study students to accomplish tasks assigned by Circulation supervisors.
  • Completes special projects as assigned.
  • Moves equipment and supplies weighing up to 40 lbs., by pulling, pushing, and lifting unassisted.
  • Utilizes strong interpersonal skills while providing excellent customer service to a diverse population.
  • Works weekends and nights as required.
  • Regular and prompt attendance.
  • Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.
  • Related duties as required.

Posting Information


Number of Vacancies 1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date 02/21/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working Days Varies
Working Hours Varies
Job Location Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time Part Time
Regular or Temporary Regular

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