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Library Assistant, Senior

4 months ago

West Lafayette, United States Purdue University Full time
Job Summary

The Library Assistant, Senior is a public service position in the Humanities, Social Science, and Education (HSSE) Library responsible for interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising student assistants for the service desk, shelving, and other assignments. Create and maintain student training materials. Provide guidance, assistance, and training to other Libraries' student supervisors. Serve as student trainer for other library units when new procedures and services are implemented, or intensive retraining is needed. Create and maintain unit procedures manual and Libraries student hiring manuals. Identify new tasks, challenges, and issues outside the routine; formulate solutions and document these new procedures for others. Create any necessary instructional signage, aids, and training regimens. Provide instruction in the use of reference sources, equipment, and automated information systems to library patrons. Communicate and implement library policies and procedures. Establish, document, and communicate service desk procedures and philosophy. Provide guidance, assistance, and training to other library support staff. Perform and oversee day-to-day functions for library services. Perform and oversee essential responsibilities necessary to maintain orderly shelves and facilitate collection access for the library collection. Open and close library as assigned.

The targeted hourly rate for this position is between $15.43 and $21.44, depending on education and experience.

About Us:
The Purdue University Libraries and School of Information Studies system on the West Lafayette campus includes six subject-oriented libraries, the Hicks Undergraduate Library, and the Virginia Kelly Karnes Archives and Special Collections Research Center. Staff total nearly 150, of which 81 are faculty and professionals. The campus library system includes 3,317,331 printed volumes and electronic books; 227,814 electronic and print journals; and government documents and microforms in excess of 400,000. To complement the online collections, Libraries also houses more than 600,000 volumes in closed stacks that individuals can request for next-day delivery. In addition, any item held in the Big Ten Academic Alliance libraries can be requested directly and typically arrives within a few days.

What We Are Looking For:

Required:
  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Four (4) years library or public service experience.
Preferred:
  • Associate or bachelor's degree.
Skilled:
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively to provide service in a diverse work environment and community.
  • Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Must be well-organized and able to pay attention to detail and concentrate on one task over a period of time.
  • Enthusiasm for learning about and using information technologies.
  • Able to work under pressure with frequent interruptions.
  • Ability to adjust to a rapidly changing environment.
  • Sound judgment and decision-making.
  • Able to work independently and with others.
  • Library competencies include adaptability, communication, continuous improvement, cross-functional perspective, initiative/judgment, self-development/continuous learning, service orientation and work standards.
  • Reference skills/research experience desired.


Additional Information:

Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Who We Are:
Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.