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LIBRARY ASSISTANT II (Part-Time)

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

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Posting Number SRGV7311
Working Title LIBRARY ASSISTANT II (Part-Time)
Number of Vacancies 1
Location Harlingen, Texas
Department School of Medicine / Education and Academic Affairs
FTE .50
FLSA Non-Exempt
Scope of Job To provide paraprofessional and supervisory skills necessary to the operation of a technical services or public services unit of the University library or in a departmental library. Responsible for performing specialized duties requiring advanced operational skills, a degree of independent judgment, and a general knowledge of library practices and procedures.
Description of Duties
  • Performs complicated bibliographic searching and revision for ordering, cataloging or interlibrary loan.
  • Processes orders and cancellations.
  • Verifies and processes titles received as soon as possible.
  • Performs complex searches using library databases.
  • Helps identify best resources for patron’s research.
  • Assists in the collection of data and preparation of materials for periodic reports.
  • Verifies titles, title changes and prices.
  • Processes and pays invoices.
  • Sets up and maintains vendor records and purchase orders.
  • Solves difficult periodicals and acquisitions problems.
  • Inputs data into databases and spreadsheets.
  • Maintains close working relationship with purchasing and accounts payable departments.
  • May perform independent reference work including complex database searches.
  • Monitors expenditure levels in materials accounts.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervision Received Specific supervision from assigned supervisor.
Supervision Given Supervises assigned staff.
Required Education High school diploma or equivalent.
Preferred Education Twelve (12) college credit hours in Computer Information Systems or computer related field with an Associate’s degree.
Licenses/Certifications None.
Required Experience • Two (2) years of library experience, or
• No previous work experience with Associate’s degree / 60 hours college credit.
Preferred Experience One (1) year as a Library Assistant I or other library support position.
Equipment Use of standard office equipment.
Working Conditions Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. Must be able to stoop and reach in order to lift books to stock shelves, lift boxes of books and other library materials, and push carts and dollies loaded with library materials.
Other Ability to assist patrons with library electronic databases and search tools including online catalog. Must possess good writing, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work with library Millennium system and Library of Congress classification system.
Physical Capabilities N/A
Employment Category Full-Time
Minimum Salary Commensurate with Experience
Posted Salary Commensurate with Experience
Position Available Date 02/05/2024
Grant Funded Position No
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Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.
Special Instructions to Applicants Dear Applicant,
Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following:
Date of Birth
Gender
*Ethnicity/Race
Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days.
If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.
Additional Information UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.
All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check (CBC). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .
Quick Link https://careers.utrgv.edu/postings/41663

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