Public Services Evening Associate, Paul Meek Library

Description The Paul Meek Library at the University of Tennessee at Martin is accepting applications for a Public Services Evening Associate. Primary duties include providing services to library users; performing circulation transaction functions; opening and/or closing the library; assisting with the location of materials; miscellaneous clerical, technological, and problem-solving activities and projects. This position works primarily afternoons and evenings Sunday through Thursday but may have a varied schedule dependent upon the library and/or university schedule.

Essential Job Functions Circulation duties

• Provide coverage at the Information Desk, assisting library users, answering the phone, taking messages, and managing general inquiries about the library, its programs and services
• Perform all Circulation duties including checking materials in and out, and using the automated catalog and associated software programs
• Issue library cards
• Assist students with basic searches for resources such as articles, books, and e-books
• Shelve materials
• Triage information inquiries and refer in-depth reference and research questions to librarians as needed
• Demonstrate basic use of equipment
• Assist with the supervision, work assignments, and training of student assistants
• Collect and inspect student assistant timesheets
• Monitor and maintain schedule of student-employee budgeted hoursAdministrative Support
• Assist with collection, analysis, and reporting of data and statistics related to library programs and services including space usage, materials circulation, and other data points as needed
• Maintain calendar of library hours for the year
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, including working cooperatively in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and set priorities
• Ability to operate relevant computer systems including Microsoft Word, Excel, electronic databases, e-mail, and internet
• Ability to use BANNER

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor's degree
• Experience using a Library System Platform
• 3-5 years of library-related experience
• Knowledge of Library of Congress Classification
• Ability to navigate electronic databases

Application Process: Qualified applicants must apply online and attach a cover letter and resume (including references with contact information) Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate has been selected Minimum Hiring rate $14.64 (Market Range 03) - Salary commensurate with education and experience. To view Annual Security & Fire Report https://www.utm.edu/offices-and-services/public-safety/_media/2023 UTM ASFSR official.pdf

Job Other Admin Asst/Secr/Clerical

Primary Location US-Tennessee-Martin

Organization Libraries

Schedule Full-time

Campus/Institute Martin