Rock Campus Library & Electronic Resources Assistant

The University Library at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Rock County Campus seeks a Rock Campus Library and Electronic Resources Assistant (Library Assistant II, LM009).

This position is part-time at .6 FTE.JOB DUTIES:

This position has responsibility for assisting with library circulation, interlibrary loan, materials processing, assistance to patrons and supervising student staff at the UW-Whitewater Rock Campus Library. Other duties include assisting the E-Resources Librarian in providing electronic resources support for the University Libraries. The work performed requires knowledge of and experience with library practices and procedures, customer service, and flexibility. Rock Campus Lenox Library services are supervised by the Rock Campus Librarian. Electronic Resources services are overseen by the Electronic Resource and Acquisitions Librarian. The position works on site in the Lenox Library at the Rock Campus and the Andersen Library at the Whitewater campus. The position may be a 12 month or 10 month, August to May, appointment depending on the successful applicant.

Patron Services and Library Operations:

1. Assist library users in resource discovery and retrieval; provide basic research assistance in the absence of an academic librarian, referring patrons to curated library electronic resources.
2. Provide routine public service duties including the full range of circulation services; charging, discharging, renewals, generating community borrowing cards and maintaining patron records.
3. Assist in interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, mentoring, supervising, and evaluating library student workers.
4. Supervise activity in the library and field complaints or suggestions from library users.
5. Maintain pleasant and user-friendly library physical space.
6. Assist students and staff with library technology as needed.
7. Understand campus emergency procedures and assist with library evacuation, shelter, or other protocol as needed.

Materials and Collections:

1. Assist interlibrary loan and resource sharing processing, material routing/shipping, troubleshooting and library delivery systems.
2. Promote library services to students, faculty and campus staff.
3. Participate in weeding of physical materials including scanning, list preparation, distribution, and disposal of discarded items via approved methods.
4. Participate in shelving, shelf reading and inventory processes.
5. Assist in managing the course reserves.

University Library Electronic Resources Support:

1. Assist in the monitoring and troubleshooting of access issues for electronic resources and communicating with other library staff regarding issues as necessary.
2. Participate in on-going weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance, such as documenting usage statistics, updating database platforms and other electronic resource tasks.
3. Assist Electronic Resource and Acquisitions Librarian with on-going services, projects, and workflows.

Professional Development and Institutional Service:

1. Participate in community, campus, and/or institutional service including committee participation.
2. Assist with institutional library projects or initiatives as needed.
3. Engage actively in professional development by attending conferences, workshops, and/or coursework.QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Customer service experience
• Experience teaching, training, or coordinating others
• Computer troubleshooting experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working in a library setting
• Experience with integrated library systems platforms

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Willingness and Ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training drills
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgroundsCAMPUS INFORMATION:

UNIVERSITY INFORMATION.

UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class, affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1,300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the university's 11,000 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs - online and in person - from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability, inclusion, and career development, UWW has approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas, especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit, supporting the university's arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access, more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities - a priority mission since the 1970s.

UW-Whitewater's campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee, Madison, and Chicago, offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells, the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville, a town of 60,000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsin's Park Place.

Belonging and mattering are central to the university's culture, and UW-Whitewater strives to maintain an environment where individual and collective efforts are valued and celebrated. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).

Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).

Per Regent Policy Document 20-19, University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and UW System Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies, UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.

For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Well-qualified candidates can expect a hourly wage of $19.00 commensurate with the candidate's education, related experience, and qualifications.

UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW System's comprehensive benefit package, review the UW System Employee Benefits Brochure.SPECIAL NOTES:

CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:

University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

Applications received by March 18th, 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact us at (262) 472-1024 or [email protected]

For questions regarding this position, please contact:

Paul Waelchli

262-472-5516

[email protected]HOW TO APPLY:

Only complete application packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Name and contact information for three professional references

This Job ID is 21651.