Senior Library Technical Assistant

Position Vacancy Announcement

Florida A&M University's Libraries is pleased to announce the vacancy for the position of Senior Library Technical Assistant.

Responsibilities Staffs the Information Commons Desk, in order to provide high quality library services and excellent customer service to patrons as scheduled; Assists patrons with the use of the online catalog/discovery service, print materials, databases, and other electronic resources; Provides assistance in the location of resources. Answers directional questions and basic reference questions; and provides coverage for the online Ask A Librarian Chat Service. Working weekends on a rotating basis is required.

Provides coverage at other public service desks, including branch locations, as assigned; Assists with special projects, and/or other departments, such as interlibrary loan, as needed; Provides assistance with projects related to the institutional repository, and other initiatives; Assists with the maintenance of LibGuides, and other resource guides; Assists patrons with the use of computers, copiers, printers, and scanners; Interprets library procedures and guidelines to users; Assists with opening and closing procedures as needed; Provides assistance to callers over the phone, and assist in-person users; Selects, promotes, and maintains books in the Leisure Reading Collection; Maintains assigned stack area; Assists with collection maintenance activities, including re-shelving materials, reading shelve to maintain order, shifting, and weeding of collections; Maintains collection signage; Reports maintenance and repair needs of the collection and facility; Records and reports statistics on services and usage, as needed; Assists in compiling statistics for annual reports; Serves on department, Library and University committees, as appointed; Serves as a back-up for coverage for the library office; and performs other duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalency and four years of related experience. Appropriate college course work or vocational/technical training may substitute on an equivalent basis for the required experience

Recommended Competencies

Ability to use a discovery service, and the online catalog to search for articles, books, conference proceedings, and other information resources;

Ability to use online databases, and other resources to locate scholarly information;

Ability to find print materials using the Library of Congress classification system;

Ability to provide excellent customer service to a diverse group of users;

Ability to read call numbers and correctly shelve books;

Ability to push, and pull, up to 25 lbs of books on a cart; and

Ability to communicate with a diverse group of users, using oral and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution, or an associates degree, plus two years of work experience in a library environment.

Pay Plan

This is an USPS (University Support Personnel System) position.

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment.

Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment.

Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person's period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide documentation.

How To Apply

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must apply through Self Service in iRattler. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records law.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA), please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the University by calling TDD via FRS (800) 955-8771.

Contact Information

If you have questions concerning the position responsibilities, please contact Faye Watkins at [email protected], or call 850-599-3371.

Schedule

This position works Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. This position also works a Saturday/Sunday schedule, on a rotating basis. The total hours per week is forty hours.

Veterans'

Preference will be given to eligible Veterans' and spouses of Veterans' as required by Florida Statutes.

Equal Opportunity/Equal Access University: Florida A&M University is an Equal Opportunity Employer including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable Accommodation: If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs 10 days prior to the event at (850) 599-3076.