Job Description

Position Summary

This Library Assistant IV position is a split assignment that coordinates and supports the workflows in the Stacks Maintenance and Circulation units at the Michigan State University Libraries.

Reporting to the Head of Access Services - Duties include:

• Coordinating the workflow of the entire Stacks Maintenance unit.
• Building book trucks, conducting book sweeps, shelving books, pulling books.
• Walking through shelves conducting shelf checks and monitoring for overcrowding. Discuss crowding concerns with Head of Access Services.
• Pull and shift books as needed to address overcrowding.
• Hiring, scheduling, training and supervising Stacks Maintenance student workers.
• Creating, monitoring and adjusting student budget.
• Working on various library projects, as assigned.

Reporting to the Head of Circulation – Duties include:

• Handling questions about Circulation’s policies, overdue fines, etc.
• Referring library users to other library departments (requiring broad knowledge of library functions and policies).
• During assigned hours, directing Circulation Department workflow.
• Supervising, training, and coordinating the work of student employees at the Circulation public service desk and covering the student desk as needed.
• Opening and closing of the MSU Main Library, including clearing all areas of the Main Library of library users before closing.
• Processing requests for patrons including Remote storage requests, paging request, holds & media collection requests.
• Creating, interpreting, and troubleshooting complex computer records.
• Collecting payments and handling the cash register, including daily accounting.
• During assigned hours, is responsible for Main Library security and emergency procedures, often working with campus police (thefts and other crimes, tornado warning, fire, etc.).
• Providing staff support to student employees in branch libraries and Main Library units when those areas have no regular staff working (nights and weekends).
• Investigating, troubleshooting, and resolving problems with staff computers and programs, library security system, automated moveable shelving, as well as problems with public computers, printers, and other equipment throughout the Main Library.
• Reporting facilities problems to appropriate campus departments (plumbing, elevators, electrical, etc.).
• Shelving books and loading books to bins/carts from return boxes, which involves pushing heavy carts.
• Fulfilling Controlled Digital Lending requests during assigned hours.
• Working on a computer over 50 percent of the time.
• Working on various library projects, as assigned.

The MSU Libraries values diversity of thought, perspective and experience and is actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect. The candidate will partner with others to develop our welcoming multicultural environment. More information on our dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is available at: .

The successful candidate will cover position responsibilities of other departmental staff when they are on vacation or sick leave. Additionally, the work between Stacks Maintenance and Circulation is not always an even divide, meaning the successful candidate may spend more time working in Circulation during one semester and more time working in Stacks Maintenance another semester. The work hours are variable; the schedule varies but it is assigned (not flexible) and includes some or all of the following hours: daytime (Stacks and Circulation), nights until midnight (Circulation), weekends (Circulation), and holidays (Circulation).

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in an office setting; experience with integrated library systems; experience with the Library of Congress call number system and shelving; experience within the last one to two years working a public service desk in an academic library; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

Ability to collaborate well with others and help to foster a welcoming environment; detail oriented with high level of accuracy; ability to identify and resolve problems exercising excellent judgment; ability to handle varied, multiple, and competing project priorities. Experience with supervising and/or training others. Knowledge of the following computer software/websites: FOLIO, print.msu.edu, ILLiad, the MSU Library online catalog, and MSU Library electronic resources. Detailed familiarity with MSU Library policies and University Enterprise Business System (EBS). Must have excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills and be able to interact professionally and effectively with the Library's multi-cultural/multi-generational students, faculty, staff, and community patrons.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Interested applicants should provide a cover letter/expression of interest, resume, and three references (2 must be present/past supervisors).

Work Hours

The schedule varies but it is assigned (not flexible) and includes some or all of the following hours: daytime (Stacks and Circulation), nights until midnight (Circulation), weekends (Circulation), and holidays (Circulation).

Website

Bidding eligibility ends August 20, 11:55 PM

About Michigan State University

Spartans work every day to advance the common good in uncommon ways.Together, we tackle some of the world?s toughest problems to find solutions that make life better?from alternative energy to better food safety to breakthrough medical and environmental applications achieved through rare isotope research.We teach. We explore and we discover. We collaborate and lead. We innovate, inspire, and empower. We achieve our potential and create circumstances that help our students and others achieve theirs.We're good at it, and we've been at it for more than 150 years.The nation?s pioneer land-grant university, MSU began as a bold experiment that democratized higher education and helped bring science and innovation into everyday life. The revolutionary concept became a model for the nation.Today, MSU is one of the top research universities in the world?on one of the biggest, greenest campuses in the nation. Home to nationally ranked and recognized academic, residential college, and service-learning programs, we?re a diverse community of dedicated students and scholars, athletes and artists, scientists and leaders.In ways both practical and profound, we work to create a stronger, more sustainable, and more hopeful future for all.

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Job Tags

Holiday work, Work experience placement, Remote job, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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