Library Specialist

Hiring Department: University Library

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1018682

Posting Close Date: 5/26/2023

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

The Library Specialist supports the work of the Circulation Services and Collection Maintenance units in the Daley Access Services department. They assist patrons via phone, email, and at service desks and enforce conduct policies to maintain a scholarly environment in the Daley Library. The Library Specialist assesses stacks, shifts materials, and provides support for preservation. They are responsible for overseeing evening operations and securing the building at closing times and weekends.

This is a 37.5 hour per week nighttime position, normally scheduled weekdays Tuesday to Saturday from 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Work hours change during summer and intersessions due to reduced Library hours of operation during these periods. This position may be expected to work overnight shifts during final exam periods twice per year.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist patrons at service points: answers questions in person, on the phone, and in the library. Update patron accounts, checks in/out materials, schedules study rooms, maintains security for the collection, and assists with routine fines/lost billing issues. Direct inquiries to appropriate resources. Collect and collate data and statistics for department. Maintain lost and found items log and follow up as needed. Modify assignments to ensure staffing coverage for the Circulation Desk and Daley Library doors.
• Support the work of the Collection Maintenance unit including assessing stacks, shifting, directing the work of students performing maintenance work, and providing support for preservation.
• Oversee the work of student assistants and workflows in the Daley Library during evening and/or weekend shifts. Contribute to the evaluation of student assistant work; reviewing work for accuracy and completeness; records and reports student performance to student supervision team.
• Monitor building activities and enforce conduct policies to maintain a scholarly environment. Monitor the activities of contracted security officers on library patrol. Secure the building at closing time. Report security and facilities issues to appropriate staff and external resources.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

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