Details

Open Date 05/20/2024

Requisition Number PRN14846N

Job Title Library Aide

Working Title Library Aide

Job Grade A

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Type Non Benefited Staff / Student

Temporary? No

Standard Hours per Week 19

Full Time or Part Time? Part Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00820 - Eccles Hlth Sci Library Oper

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 13.00

Close Date

Job Summary

The Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library is seeking a thoughtful, passionate, user-focused library aide to join our Public Services and Interlibrary Loans department.

Responsibilities

As a part-time library aide, you’ll be responsible for the main desk of the Eccles Health Sciences Library. This position can also involve a variety of requests and projects. Successful library aides are flexible and willing to acquire new skills with on-the-job training.

Library aides will be expected to provide high-quality service to the patrons of the Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library.

Primary public services duties include welcoming patrons, assisting patrons with print and electronic resources, answering in-person, phone, chat or email questions, assisting with software applications, checking out materials, and performing other transactions using the library’s software systems.

Secondary duties include assisting with interlibrary loan ( ILL ) (database and online catalog searching, the utilization of specialized software, scanning and processing of requests, and assisting patrons with ILL accounts). Other projects have included statistics gathering, archiving, graphic design, and marketing. We encourage people from all disciplines to apply.

Even if you haven’t worked in a library before, just having a demonstrated commitment to helping others may make you the perfect addition to our team.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Six months clerical or customer service experience required or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Applicants should be able to demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

You do not have to be a student to apply for this position.

Skills we tend to look for when screening for this position are:

• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills (you will be communicating with a wide variety of people regularly).

• Responsible, dependable and prompt

• Attention to detail, and organizational skills

• Flexibility and willingness to learn new tasks and embrace new ideas

• Self-direction, independence, and the ability to prioritize

• Computer and technology proficiency (MS Office, VR equipment, coding languages, etc.)

• Interest in marketing, graphic design and social media efficiency

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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