Library Assistant II

University of Louisville•Louisville, KY

2d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

The primary function of the Library Assistant II position is to manage Access and User Services for Dwight Anderson Memorial Music Library. This position will manage the information/circulation desk and will assist in other areas of library services including cataloging, interlibrary loan, reference, and collection maintenance. This position plays a key role in enhancing the student experience and in supporting student success. This position requires in-person customer service and may require working occasional evenings and weekends. Hourly rate of $19.03

Requirements

Associate's degree in liberal arts, business, computer/information science or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Flexibility – Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
Attention to Detail – Diligently attends to details and pursues quality in accomplishing tasks.
Project Management – Organized and task oriented.
Work Ethic – Motivated, diligent, industrious, and persistent in the workplace, stays on tasks to completion, works at a fast pace to ensure optimal efficiency.
Coaching & Mentoring – Enables co-workers to grow and succeed through feedback, instruction, and encouragement.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in music.
General knowledge of music terms and notation.
Three or more years related work experience.
Experience working in music libraries, academic libraries, or archives.
Experience using library management system software.
Experience in copy cataloging and/or archival material processing and finding aid creation.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite – Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.

Responsibilities

Manage the information/circulation desk, maintain usage and circulation statistics.
Perform all levels of circulation duties, including opening and/or closing the library.
Assist with processing, sorting, and cataloging items and/or collections from our archives, and the distribution/disposal of unwanted materials.
Provide music reference assistance to patrons.
Support all aspects of interlibrary loan and document delivery services. Maintain and report accurate statistics.
Assist with all aspects of collection maintenance, including shelving, shifting, and inventorying.
Work with the director and assistant director on implementing weeding and item replacement projects.
Collaborate with the Student Supervisor to provide guidance and direction to student personnel in the absence of the supervisor to ensure proper desk coverage.
Assist in the creation of physical and digital exhibits that showcase the library’s collections and services.
Perform other duties as assigned.