Library Assistant III in Technical Services

The University of Memphis, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Memphis, NEW YORK
Deadline: 09 Nov 2022

Posting Information


Posting Number SAECC3166
Advertised Title Library Assistant III in Technical Services
Campus Location School of Law (Downtown Memphis)
Position Number 002488
Category Staff (Hourly/Monthly)
Department Law Library
Minimum Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years of full-time library experience Experience using an integrated library system such as Innovative’s Sierra
Special Conditions
Preference given to candidates with library experience in one or more of the following areas: serials, cataloging, government documents, preservation, and electronic resources.
This position is located at 1 N. Front Street in downtown Memphis.
Technology oriented academic research law library with some similarity to an office environment.
For full job description please visit https://www.memphis.edu/law/library/
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. -4:30 p.m.
Hours may vary depending on the needs of the library.
Posting Date 10/24/2022
Closing Date 11/09/2022
Open Until Screening Begins No
Hiring Range $17.69 an hour
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time: Benefits Eligible
Working Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Additional Working Conditions
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applications must be submitted online at workforum.memphis.edu.
Applicants must complete all applicable sections of the online application to be considered for a position. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and reference list after completing your application, if required by the system. Required work experience is based on full-time hours. Part-time work experience will be prorated as listed.
Candidates who are called for an interview must notify the Department of Human Resources in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Is this posting for UofM employees only? No
Positions Supervised
Directs student assistants.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of library practices and procedures
Experience using modules of an integrated library system such as Innovative’s Sierra
Experience and comfort with using computers in a work setting
Excellent attention to detail and ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in work
Ability to perform complex, repetitive tasks on a daily basis
Ability to establish and maintain productive working relationships with colleagues and external contacts.
Sound judgment and good decision‐making skills.
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
Additional Position Information
Benefits of Employment





Job Duties


Duties & Responsibilities
Maintains and ensures the accuracy and integrity of the records for the Law Library’s serials collections, including but not limited to prioritizing, verifying, editing, and entering information into the Law Library’s automated, integrated library system. Creates, updates, and maintains serials holdings and check-in records. Handles routing, filing, and claiming.
Duties & Responsibilities
Manages all bindery services including serving as the primary bindery contact, identifying materials to be bound and processing shipments using vendor provided software, maintaining accurate records for items sent & received, troubleshooting problems with bound items. Also assists with maintenance of the library’s rare book collection by performing basic preservation duties.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists with maintenance of the Law Library’s Federal Depository collection by reviewing shipments received, checking in materials according to the program’s standards, claiming missing materials, and shelving materials according to the government documents classification system.
Duties & Responsibilities
Coordinates with Public Services staff in the training and supervision of serials duties performed by student workers including overseeing filing of loose-leaf updates, and shelving of serials publications.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists the Collection Services and Electronic Resources Librarian with maintaining, updating, and monitoring electronic resources data and lists available through the library’s catalog and website.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists with the collection and reporting of various statistics associated with the collection such as measurements of linear feet, bindery statistics, etc.
Duties & Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Duties & Responsibilities
Assists the Assistant Director with maintaining accurate bibliographic, holdings, and item records within the integrated library system. Edits, adds and deletes records as necessary. Assists with weeding and withdrawing of materials from the collection.

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