Access Services Assistant

Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number TMP03122PO23 Job Code Title Library Technical Assistant Advertised Title Access Services Assistant Campus Beaufort College/Division USC Beaufort College/Division Level Department BFT Libraries Salary $15.00 per hour Location of Vacancy Bluffton Part/Full Time Part Time Hours per Week 20 Work Schedule

Ongoing Temporary, part time, 20 hours/week

Job Search Category Other

About USC

About University of South Carolina

The University of South Carolina is a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience and dedicated to innovation in learning, research and community engagement. Founded in 1801, the university offers more than 300 degree programs and is a top-tier Carnegie Foundation research institution. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of 20 locations throughout the state, including the research campus in Columbia. With 60 nationally ranked academic programs including top-ranked programs in international business, the nation's best honors college and distinguished programs in engineering, law, medicine, public health and the arts, the university is helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and around the world.

Benefits for Temporary Positions

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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary

The USCB Library is seeking a service-oriented and collegial Access Services Assistant to work nights and evenings at the Bluffton Campus library. This position is responsible for staffing the circulation/information desk and providing access services to patrons, which includes providing occasional research assistance and technical assistance. The Access Services Assistant will work with other access services staff in opening and/or closing the library, monitoring facilities issues, gathering library usage data, and assisting in supervision of student workers. This is a part time position which includes weekend and evening hours, schedule might vary by semester.

Essential Duties

• Staff circulation/information desk

• Greets patrons and answers informational/directional questions.

• Communicates policies to patrons.

• Uses Ex Libris Alma Library Management System (LMS) to creates and updates patron records, check-in and check-out books, and process books and serials

• Handles fines and copy charges

• Assists with interlibrary loan and PASCAL processes

• Gathers library usage data and documents interactions

• Assists in providing directional assistance and troubleshooting issues such as computer-related issues or copier issues

• Provides occasional research assistance to patrons

• Provides technical assistance to patrons, including assisting with printing and access to print and electronic resources

• Opens and/or closes the library following set operating procedures

• Assists with stacks maintenance, such as shelving books, shelf reading, cleaning

• Assists in training and supervision of student workers

• Monitors facilities and communicates issues to librarians or submits maintenance tickets

• Assists librarians with projects, such as book displays, marketing, collection management and maintenance, and systems maintenance

• Communicates with library employees in the Microsoft Teams environment, verbally, and through email

• Attends Library Team meetings

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Library experience, clerical work, or customer service experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Technologically literate. Comfortable with technology and learning new software. Experience with Ex Libris Alma a plus.
• Experience working in a library
• Ability to work independently and with others
• Problem-solving skills

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 11/27/2023 Proposed End Date Job Open Date 11/13/2023 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

Position Attributes

Position Attributes

Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL No Hazardous weather category Non-Essential

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume