Library Assistant II Apply
Full job description
Essential Functions
Maintains an up-to-date, working knowledge of general and specialized Library and non-Library resources in order to answer simple to moderately difficult questions at the Access Services Desk; via phone, email, or SMS; or through the Librarys chat service.
Supervises departmental work-study student as needed.
Conducts formal and informal networking and outreach to develop innovative approaches for the Library and its staff to address the needs of students.
Collaborates with colleagues to plan and enact strategies to support the Universitys mission and student success framework in the Library building, and through its resources and services.
Collaborates with colleagues to create tailored, practical, relevant information literacy class assignment, tutorials, and assessments.
Participates in team and committee work to contribute to ongoing projects in the Research & Instruction Department.
Participates in Library-wide activities.
Orders/maintains supplies in the department.
Provides support to professional staff working on special projects.
Will become proficient in the Alma library management system.
Will become proficient in the use of Springshare platform tools such as LibGuides and LibAnswers.
Will become proficient in all Research & Instruction Department procedures.
Performs other duties germane to the position as required.
Periodic evening and weekend work as required.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Required Qualifications:
Strong service orientation.
Ability to consistently interact positively with students and colleagues in the library.
Education:
Bachelors degree, OR
Currently enrolled in a graduate studies program.
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior employment experience in libraries, preferably academic libraries.
Graduate coursework in any discipline, preferably in Library and Information Science.
Working knowledge of Spanish strongly desired.
Experience with any library management system, preferably Alma.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to interact successfully with all segments of the Library, University and community.
Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills.
Ability to communicate deftly in virtual settings such as chat, text and other online/mobile messaging platforms, and email.
Ability to self-educate and self-improve for professional purposes.
Familiarity with equipment and software used in contemporary office environments.
Problem solving ability.
Flexibility: ability to adapt to new and unanticipated personnel and public service developments.
Additional Information
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.
The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.
In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employees or prospective employees right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.
For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.
