Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Part-Time Library Assistant.

Assist in overseeing the checkout area and primarily attend to the Library Services counter, providing excellent customer service to the library’s users and assisting with enforcing policies and maintaining order in the library. The person in this position is expected to work some weekend hours on a regular basis.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Supervise student staff during weekend shifts for all checkout activities. Trains students as needed for weekend work.
  
  
• Supports activities of the Rice Library Testing Center. Proctors tests and assists with required clerical support by following all authorized procedures and customer service functions required for successful test delivery and implementation.
  
  
• Assists patrons with loan and return of library materials; provide assistance to patrons using library resources such as printers, computers, and media equipment.
  
  
• Assists patrons in basic navigation of library website and online resources such as room reservations, catalog, university’s information systems and basic reference inquiries.
  
  
• Answers library, campus and community questions via phone, chat, or email, directing people to the correct individual, office, or building.
  
  
• Oversee routine security checks on the floors. Respond to door alarms, restroom alarms, and security system alarms. Assist in maintaining quiet and order in the library. Keep the Circulation Manager informed of any issues that arise during the evening.
  
  
• Trained in emergency fire and weather procedures and active shooter scenarios. In inclement weather situations, when campus closure is ordered during evening, night, or weekend business hours, act as essential personnel while evacuating the library building. In emergency situations, oversee sheltering in place.
  
  
• Takes actions needed to advance special projects assigned to checkout staff.
  
  
• Shares in backup coverage for full-time and student worker staffing when required.
  
  
• Assists in the maintenance of physical space including shelving materials, resetting furniture, and placement of informational signage.
  
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• High school diploma.
  
  
• Skill in interpreting and generating written and oral instructions.
  
  
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills are required to prioritize tasks and judge when policies or procedures may be altered.
  
  
• Ability to effectively handle high pressure and emergency situations.
  
  
• Demonstrated adaptability and aptitude for coping with change. 

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree.
  
  
• Experience in receiving and giving instructions on a variety of details is highly desired.
  
  
• Experience in supervising people of differing abilities is highly desired.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

• Resume

Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

USI is an Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.