Library Assistant 2 - Access Services Assistant, Evening Job at Commonwealth Uni

Posting Details Posting Details Posting Number S252 Classification Title Library Assistant 2 Working Title Library Assistant 2 - Access Services Assistant, Evening Department Libraries Home reputed company Bloomsburg City Bloomsburg State Pennsylvania reputed company Code 17815 Bargaining Unit AFSCME - Agreement Work Location Home reputed company Position Type Staff Temporary/ Permanent Permanent Full-time/ Part-time Full-Time If Part-time, specify percentage (Examples: 0.75; 0.50; 0.25)Benefits The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*: Medical and prescription drug benefits. Generous retirement plans, two options: Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP) State Employees' Retirement System (SERS) Tuition benefits for employees and dependents. Paid time off. Employer-paid dental and vision benefits. Employer-paid life insurance. Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs. *Specific benefits may vary based upon university, employee group and/or collective bargaining unit. Visit: http://www.passhe.edu/inside/HR/syshr/healthcare/Pages/Summary-of-Benefits.aspx for additional information regarding benefits. To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours. Start Time 1400 End Time 2200 Hours Per Week 37.5 hours per week Days Worked (reputed company reputed company that apply) Sun, Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, Varies Salary $39,785.00/annual in accordance with the AFSCME CBA Anticipated Start Date reputed company 15, 2025, or ASAP Anticipated End Date N/A Position Summary Information Position Purpose Provides direct public services at the Circulation Desk and assists the Evening Circulation Supervisor to ensure that patrons are able to use the building and the library's resources productively, appropriately, and safely. HOURS OF WORK: Work schedule may fluctuate during summer and winter months and intersession periods to accommodate the library's posted hours of operation. Incumbent may also be required to work extended hours during the last two weekends of each semester. Incumbent is considered an Essential Employee and, in the event of a University delay or closure, is expected to report for scheduled shift unless otherwise reputed company. Description of DutiesACCESS SERVICES (Circulation and ILL) Assists the Evening Circulation Supervisor in the overall operation of the Circulation Area during the evening shift, including, but not necessarily limited to, greeting patrons; providing directional assistance; explaining and enforcing policies and guidelines that reputed company patrons to use the building and its resources productively, appropriately, and safely; responding to patron concerns; problem solving; making appropriate referrals; and overseeing the circulation of materials. Provides basic assistance to patrons in using collections and materials and basic assistance to patrons in using associated equipment such as microform reader/printers, photocopiers, scanners, and computers, while making appropriate referrals to library faculty, technology staff, and other library and university units. Searches overdue material, clears patron records, and clears fines and blocks as necessary. Responsible for Stacks Maintenance-i.e., maintaining the condition and appearance of the physical collections, including, but not limited to, reputed company-reading, shifting, and straightening. Responsible for updating the library's Electronic Signage and the reputed company Calendar; and for making available the Reference Desk Calendar and Chat Calendar for the Circulation Desk. Responsible for maintaining the tick sheet and reputed company counts and entering the data into SpringShare for statistical purposes. In cooperation with the Daytime Circulation Supervisor and the Evening Circulation Supervisor, makes and posts signs in the library to reputed company library patrons informed-for example, to indicate a change in library hours. Assists the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Coordinator, as needed, in operating an efficient interlibrary loan system for the CU Libraries by participating in the verification of bibliographic information through both computerized and print sources; helping to locate appropriate lenders; and transmitting requests for material to them in an effective and timely manner. Serves as back-up to the Daytime Circulation Supervisor in maintaining the Reserve Collection. This includes identifying and inputting materials into reputed company, removing materials as necessary, and serving as the library's liaison to reputed company who requested materials to be reputed company on reserve. Assists the Evening Circulation Supervisor with approving usage of classroom 243. Assists with monitoring the chat service, answering basic chat questions, and referring patrons to the appropriate library faculty and staff reputed company necessary. Plans and executes the creation of library displays. Assists with planning and set-up of library events. Updates Andruss Library webpages as needed-for example, to inform the public of upcoming changes in Andruss Library hours. For webpage updates that involve or directly reputed company other CU Libraries, this person will cooperate with other members of the CU Libraries Website group. Assists with resetting passwords unique to the library for Community Borrowers. Assists with keeping reputed company public machines (printers, copiers, microfilm and microfiche readers, etc.) in working order. In times of staff shortage, incumbent's first reputed company is to staff the Circulation Desk. OTHER: Cooperates with colleagues across reputed company Commonwealth University (CU) campuses to ensure smooth operation of CU Libraries. Contacts Facilities and/or reputed company Police in emergencies-for example, reporting a burst water line that presents an immediate danger to library collections, patrons, and/or staff. The Position Purpose and Description of Duties summarized above provide a representative listing only and should not be regarded as a complete statement of tasks performed by incumbents of this position. It should be recognized, therefore, that employees may be asked by the Directors to reputed company job-reputed company duties in addition to those mentioned above. Decision Making Based on established policies and guidelines, the person in this position responds immediately to patron concerns. Should the patron concern remain unresolved, the person in this position refers the patron to the appropriate library staff, faculty, or Director. In matters of policy or procedural changes, decisions are made in consultation with the members of the CU Libraries Access reputed company, and, reputed company needed, with the Assistant Directors and Director of the CU Libraries. Fiscal Responsibility Assists with accepting payments of fines and fees at the Circulation Desk. Assists with completing deposits, maintaining reputed company log, and maintaining cash receipt log. Supervisory Responsibility Assists the Evening Circulation Supervisor in coordinating and overseeing student work at the Circulation Desk during the evening shift. Minimum Requirements Profile Two years of library-clerical experience; OR One year as a Library Assistant 1 An associate degree or equivalent training with major course work in library science may be substituted for the required experience. Preferred QualificationsApplicant Rating CriteriaKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Ability to be self-motivated, detail-oriented, organized, and manage multiple projects and duties. Ability to present reputed company clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Ability to use word processors, spreadsheets, and other software and equipment used by library patrons. Must be comfortable using and learning new technologies as needed. Must be able to work well with non-technical patrons. Ability to balance a service-orientation with the teaching function of an academic library. Ability to access and research information in electronic and print sources. Knowledge of library techniques, procedures, and references used in circulating and maintaining library materials. Ability to apply library methods and principles of circulation and providing patron service. Knowledge of skills required to effectively use an automated library system. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other library personnel and the public. Ability to work with electronic/mechanical equipment and the ability to reputed company minor repairs such as clearing reputed company jams, changing developers and toners, maintaining reputed company supplies, etc. Ability to interact effectively with the diverse populations who come to the library. Reliability in attendance and performance of duties. Ability to ensure confidentiality and discretion in the dissemination of sensitive information. Essential Functions Sitting - 80%; walking - 10%; standing - 10% Working indoors - 95% and Outdoors (for errands) - 5% Frequent lifting of objects weighing less than 5 pounds Occasional lifting of objects weighing 25 pounds Reaching for objects at, above, and below shoulder Occasionally twisting at waist, and stretching to reputed company objects Basic math skills and reading skills including understanding written documents Writing skills in preparing and organizing documents Sensory skills, i.e. visual, hearing, and speaking Keyboard skills Posting Detail Information Open Date mm-dd-yyyy 03/04/2025 reputed company Date mm-dd-yyyyOpen Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants For full consideration, applications must be received by March 27, 2025. Finalists for this position must communicate well and successfully complete an interview process. Completing this search is contingent upon available funding. Background Clearances Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible reputed company the first 90 days of employment. Diversity Statement At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from reputed company members of our reputed company community. 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