22162P2A - Library Associate II

University of Mississippi•University, MS

5d•$42,640 - $63,981•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Mississippi, also known as Ole Miss, is a leading public research institution dedicated to academic excellence. We foster an inclusive environment where students, faculty, and staff can thrive. This position is within the Library department and involves performing routine and complex duties to support library patrons and management goals with minimal supervision. The role also contributes to the development of policies, procedures, and tools that advance the library's mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required.
3 years of relevant experience required.
Ability to handle, transport, and relocate materials, including boxes and archival collections, weighing up to approximately 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to review, process, and interpret printed and handwritten materials, including cursive writing, as well as information displayed on computer screens and other documents, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Resolves library-related issues, answers complex questions, and provides information on non-routine library services to individuals or groups based on set material or standards.
Maintains internal and external partnerships to advance the goals of the library program.
Makes recommendations for improvement to the development of library policies and procedures.
Incorporates improvement recommendations into existing services based on feedback and institutional needs.
Processes collections according to established standards.
Participates in the curation of basic exhibits and assists with complex/advanced exhibits.
Creates, updates, and manages detailed and complex records in spreadsheets and databases.
Maintains quality public services provided to library users.
Digitizes manuscript and photographic materials according to established standards.
Performs similar or related duties as assigned or required.