at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Library Specialist - University Library
Library Specialist - University Library
Hiring Department: University Library
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1024755
Work Schedule: 8AM - 4PM or 3PM - 11PM
Posting Close Date: July 15, 2024
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
This is a full-time and benefits eligible position. UIC offers competitive salaries commensurate with experience. In addition all full time benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which include; Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance, a defined benefit pension plan as well as paid leave which includes; Vacation, Holiday and Sick. In addition we offer tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
Description:
The Library Specialist provides coverage at the Daley Library IDEA Commons Desks, Circulation, and entry points. They provide assistance to patrons via phone, email and at service points, enforce conduct policies to maintain a scholarly environment in the Library and monitor operations and report facilities and security issues. The Library Specialist oversees the work of student employees in the department and supports departmental project work related to Collection Maintenance.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Assists patrons at service points: answers questions in person, on the phone, and in LibAnswers. Updates patron accounts, checks in/out materials, schedules study rooms, maintains security for the collection, and assists with routine fines/lost billing issues. Directs inquiries to appropriate resources. Collects and collates data and statistics for department. Maintains lost and found items log and follow up as needed. Supports collection maintenance projects as assigned.
Monitors building activities, and enforces conduct policies to maintain a scholarly environment. Monitors the activities of contracted security officers on library patrol. Secures the building at closing time. Reports security and facilities issues to appropriate staff and external resources.
Oversees the work of student assistants and workflows in the Daley Library during evening and/or weekend shifts. Contributes to the evaluation of student assistant work; reviews work for accuracy and completeness; records and reports student performance to student supervision team. Modifies assignments to ensure staffing coverage for the public service desks for all hours that the library is open.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Required:
1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories:
A. work experience in a library or equivalent setting.
B. college course work in any field as measured by the following conversion table
30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months)
Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months)
90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months)
Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months)
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The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
