Circulation Assistant

University of Wisconsin Stout•Stevens Point, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a collaborative position that supports day-to-day operations in Circulation. This position supports Circulation operations, oversees students’ work and assists with circulation maintenance related tasks. Work hours for this position will vary throughout the year, but typically will be 10:00am to 6:30pm (Monday through Friday) during the academic year, and 8:30am to 5:00 pm (Monday through Friday) when classes are not in session. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Libraries are an innovative partner in the learning community and an active participant in promoting the university's goals of teaching, learning, scholarship and community outreach. The Libraries provide quality academic services and resources that foster intellectual curiosity, promote critical inquiry and encourage awareness of an increasingly diverse and global environment. The UWSP Libraries strive to be a dynamic user-centered environment that is the hub of learning and scholarship on campus.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and in a collaborative team environment, including taking direction from multiple staff members.
Ability to work effectively with people from a variety of culturally diverse backgrounds.
Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology.
Ability to multi-task, set priorities, and effectively manage multiple projects.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Experience working in a library or archives.

Responsibilities

Contributes to the development of policies and procedures
Performs basic copy cataloging functions as needed
Conducts searches to locate relevant materials and answer questions as needed
May create invoices, process complex orders, and resolve any purchasing discrepancies
Supports the day-to-day operations of library services to provide guidance in the use of library information resources, operations, and policies; or to acquire, prepare, and preserve library information resources for use
Interprets policies and procedures to answer non-routine questions and resolve issues
Participates in committee work within the library and the university
Trains and guides student employees
Utilizes library software and systems to retrieve, enter, and report on data using a wide variety of applications
Utilizes designated library systems, tools, standards, and practices to locate, retrieve, and organize; or describe, edit, preserve, and reformat a variety of library information resources