Night Library Associate

During school breaks and summer, the shift hours will change to meet the librarys operating hours. Typically, the breaks/summer hours will be Monday-Friday, 1pm-9pm and Saturday-Sunday 10am-6pm. PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Service, Communication, & Problem Solving Performs circulation duties within Access & Delivery Services department Responds to user questions, assist with basic reference and directional questions, and guiding users in navigating databases, conducting searches, and locating materials Understands library policies to address any patron inquiries Closes the library building either independently or in coordination with other library staff and student workers Assists with training, supervision, and evaluation of evening and weekend student workers Ensures the security of the library building and its collections Collects and monitors statistics needed for operational efficiency Billing Oversees all library billing notifications to students, faculty, and staff including e-mail, print, and in-person confidential and sensitive interactions with patrons Oversees all billing and replacement of lost or damaged items Ensures that graduating students are informed about potential academic holds for unreturned items Places academic holds for unreturned items Inter-library Loan (ILL) Oversees handling of external loan requests (SLU-Link, Inter-library Loan) and information queries Oversees all library âœhold shelf❠and âœin-transit❠loans to and from Pius Library to all SLU-Link and Inter-library loan libraries Serves as a main liaison between the courier and SLU-Link libraries regarding items lost in transit and/or requested too long Assists the Inter-library Loan Coordinator with borrowing, lending, and document delivery for the Inter-library Loan requests Responsible for packing Inter-library Loan shipment for courier pick up Collaboration, & Professional Development Supports the librarys mission, vision, and values Contributes to the advancement of the librarys strategic plan Prepares, reviews, maintains, and assists with a variety of related reports, records, and documents Cooperates as a team member with library staff in performing any duties essential to efficient library services Participates in committees and groups in support of librarys strategic plan implementation Participates in ongoing professional development and stays current in regard to library related practices, technology, and equipment Performs other duties as assigned KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of multiple library-specific computer applications Effective communication Ability to interpret and address user needs Ability to diffuse difficult or complicated situations Ability to explain technical information and processes in a comprehensible manner Ability of multitask and prioritize projects based on importance and deadlines MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree Two or more years of current (within 5 years) experience in a library Supervisory experience Proficiency in multiple library-specific computer applications, e.g. integrated library systems, database application, and content management systems PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Ability and willingness to contribute to the librarys mission and strategic goals Demonstrated experience and understanding of the broad diversity of the university community Demonstrated understanding of best practices in academic research libraries and in Access and Delivery Services Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the university community Applicants must include: 1) a cover letter 2) a resume/curriculum vitae You can upload these items on the third page "My experience" of the application.