Department
Library DLL - User Serv - Access Services
About the Department
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Job Information
Job Summary:
Under the supervision of the Access Services and Reference Librarian and following departmental guidelines, performs a broad range of library tasks as part of the D’Angelo Law Library Access Services department, including all processing tasks for D’Angelo course reserves. The Assistant opens the Library, the Circulation Desk and Reserves Collections Room Tuesday-Saturday and participates in a rotating schedule for staffing the Circulation Desk. During interims and Summer Quarter, the schedule for this position will change to Monday-Friday.
Responsibilities:
- Process requests for hard copy and electronic course reserves material for all Law School courses using the integrated library system and other applications.
- Correspond with Law School faculty and staff to collect and maintain an accurate list of material needed for Law School course reserves.
- Retrieve material from the bookstacks to be processed for reserves and/or scanned for electronic course reserve.
- Refer materials that are missing or not held by the Library to acquisitions staff for purchase.
- Monitor and respond to email reports concerning reserves, and communicate with reserves staff at other campus libraries to address potential problems.
- Maintain an up-to-date list of course reserve materials on the library’s website and in a binder and iPad at the circulation desk.
- Open the circulation desk and reserve room in the morning and provide exceptional customer service during regular shifts at the circulation desk.
- Maintain the library’s exams, faculty memo, and student answers webpage and print archive of exam materials.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Manage interpersonal relationships and interact/communicate with clarity, tact and courtesy with patrons, staff, faculty, students and others.
- Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Identify priorities.
- Work effectively with supervisor and as a part of a team.
- Flexibility and adaptability in managing tasks to meet changes in procedures, processes, and technology.
Additional Responsibilities
Education, Experience, or Certifications:
Education:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Experience:
- Related library experience or an equivalent combination of position-related experience and education required.
- Significant related customer service experience within a library, retail, or similar environment required.
- Experience working with a variety of computer systems and applications preferred.
Technical Knowledge or Skills:
- Ability to learn and adapt to a variety of new computer systems and applications required.
- Experience with Library automated systems preferred.
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods; ability to shelve and retrieve book and other library materials; position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
- Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs. and push loaded book trucks, ability to handle large and oversized volumes; frequent use of a computer.
- Ability to use computers extensively for 4 hours or more.
Pay Range:
- $19.45 - $22.71 per hour
Required Documents:
- Resume
- References (3)
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Benefit Eligibility
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
Pay Rate Type
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Union
Job is Exempt
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Posting Date
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Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Related library experience or an equivalent combination of position-related experience and education
- Significant related customer service experience in a library, retail, or similar environment
- Ability to learn and adapt to new computer systems and applications
- Ability to communicate effectively in English orally and in writing
- Ability to manage interpersonal relationships and interact with patrons, staff, faculty, and students courteously
- Ability to identify priorities and work effectively as part of a team
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods and shelve and retrieve library materials
- Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds and push loaded book trucks
- Experience working with a variety of computer systems and applications
- Experience with library automated systems
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite
What We Do
The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to rigorous inquiry and intellectual freedom draws pathbreaking scholars to our global campuses, where field-defining ideas are born that challenge and change the world. The University of Chicago has its main campus on Chicago's South Side and seven international campuses and centers throughout the world. Students can choose from 53 majors and 47 minors in the undergraduate College, with four divisions and seven professional schools for graduate study.
