Library Technical Assistant I - 007972

University of South Alabama, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Mobile, ALABAMA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Position Information


Position Number 007972
Position Title Library Technical Assistant I - 007972
Division Academic Affairs
Department 350400 - Biomedical 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 Biomedical 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
  • Performs circulation desk activities to include charging/discharging materials and study room keys.
  • Initializes, sells and revalues copy cards.
  • Posts and collects fines.
  • Records replacement costs for lost library materials.
  • Processes overdue items.
  • Maintains and troubleshoots copiers in the public computer area.
  • Supervises and trains students to include charging/discharging materials, stack maintenance, straightening up of library, scanning, shelving, shelf reading, pulling for bindery and Interlibrary Loan.
  • Conducts user surveys using the e-survey provided.
  • Maintains booking calendar.
  • Opens and closes the library according to procedure.
  • Assists patrons in locating books/journals in both electronic and print format.
  • Interprets SOUTHCat, the online catalog.
  • Requests materials not available in the USA collections.
  • Participates in stack maintenance, scanning, shelving and shifting.
  • Places holds on patron records for fines/fees and lost items using Banner.
  • Maintains security protocols of the library with multiple walk throughs of the library every night.
  • Maintains library appearance to include general cleaning, set up of rooms and watering plants.
  • Answers telephone and directs calls.
  • Works on special projects as assigned.
  • 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 02/09/2024
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Working Days Monday - Friday
Working Hours 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Job Location Main Campus
Full-time or Part-Time Full Time
Regular or Temporary Regular

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