Library Information Assistant, part-time, temporary - West Stacks project

• The University of Missouri Libraries is seeking temporary staffing to assist with projects related to our West Stacks renovation project. This position will assist with stacks management tasks such as pulling, boxing, tubbing, sorting, and shifting books. Work may also include catalog maintenance. Position will report to the AUL for Acquisitions, Collections, and Technical Services.Performs varied tasks within a library setting.
• Focuses on completing work effectively, efficiently, and in a timely fashion.
• Understands how own work impacts others on the team.
• Performs a range of basic/routine tasks in the area(s) of cataloging, acquisitions, circulation, reserve, collection management, interlibrary loan, reference and shelving.
• Operates standard equipment and software used in a library.
• Uses existing procedures to solve routine problems and performs a range/variety of tasks/activities.
• Recognizes and solves typical problems that can occur in own work area without supervisory approval; evaluates and selects solutions from established option.
• Impacts the efficiency and accuracy of own work and begins to impact the work of others.
• Provides information to and exchanges information with appropriate and/or various parties.Shift

Typically Mon-Fri, daytime hours

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Ability to move wheeled book trucks weighing up to 50 pounds; shelve materials in alphanumeric order; work at a desk and/or in front of a computer screen for up to 8 hours a day; withstand some exposure to mold and dust; easily traverse stairways.
• Demonstrate pleasant and professional demeanor. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to successfully perform detailed work and effective organization, time management, and prioritizing skills. Strong sense of organization and attention to detail.
• Library experience desirable.
• Experience shelving Library of Congress call numbers desirable.Anticipated Hiring Range

Salary: $12.85 per hour

Grade: GGS-005

University Title: Library Information Assistant

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Application Materials

Submit resume and references with completed application.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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