• Job Description

  Req#: 161542

  Posting Details

  Posting Summary

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  Posting Number	TMP02873PO23
  Job Code Title	Library Technical Assistant
  Advertised Title	Access Services Assistant
  Campus	Beaufort
  College/Division	USC Beaufort College/Division Level
  Department	BFT Libraries
  Salary	$15.00 per hour
  Location of Vacancy	Bluffton
  Part/Full Time	Part Time
  Hours per Week	20
  Work Schedule	Ongoing Temporary, part time, 20 hours/week
  Job Search Category	Other

  About USC

  About University of South Carolina

  The University of South Carolina is a globally recognized, high-impact research university committed to a superior student experience and dedicated to innovation in learning, research and community engagement. Founded in 1801, the university offers more than 300 degree programs and is a top-tier Carnegie Foundation research institution. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of 20 locations throughout the state, including the research campus in Columbia. With 60 nationally ranked academic programs including top-ranked programs in international business, the nation’s best honors college and distinguished programs in engineering, law, medicine, public health and the arts, the university is helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and around the world.

  Benefits for Temporary Positions

  The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers temporary employees expected to work at least 30 hours per week health and life insurance, flexible spending accounts and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the "Working at USC" section on the Applicant Portal at https://uscjobs.sc.edu.

  Position Description

  Advertised Job Summary

  The USCB Library is seeking a service-oriented and collegial Access Services Assistant to work nights and evenings at the Bluffton Campus library. This position is responsible for staffing the circulation/information desk and providing access services to patrons, which includes providing occasional research assistance and technical assistance. The Access Services Assistant will work with other access services staff in opening and/or closing the library, monitoring facilities issues, gathering library usage data, and assisting in supervision of student workers. This is a part time position which includes weekend and evening hours, schedule might vary by semester. Essential Duties Staff circulation/information desk Greets patrons and answers informational/directional questions. Communicates policies to patrons. Uses Ex Libris Alma Library Management System (LMS) to creates and updates patron records, check-in and check-out books, and process books and serials Handles fines and copy charges Assists with interlibrary loan and PASCAL processes Gathers library usage data and documents interactions Assists in providing directional assistance and troubleshooting issues such as computer-related issues or copier issues Provides occasional research assistance to patrons Provides technical assistance to patrons, including assisting with printing and access to print and electronic resources Opens and/or closes the library following set operating procedures Assists with stacks maintenance, such as shelving books, shelf reading, cleaning Assists in training and supervision of student workers Monitors facilities and communicates issues to librarians or submits maintenance tickets Assists librarians with projects, such as book displays, marketing, collection management and maintenance, and systems maintenance Communicates with library employees in the Microsoft Teams environment, verbally, and through email Attends Library Team meetings Other duties as assigned

  Qualifications

  Required Qualifications High school diploma Library experience, clerical work, or customer service experience Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree Technologically literate. Comfortable with technology and learning new software. Experience with Ex Libris Alma a plus. Experience working in a library Ability to work independently and with others Problem-solving skills

  Job Duties

  Posting Detail Information

  Number of Vacancies	1
  Desired Start Date	11/06/2023
  Proposed End Date
  Job Open Date	11/06/2023
  Job Close Date
  Open Until Filled	Yes
  Special Instructions to Applicant	Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.
  Quicklink for Posting	https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/157386
  EEO Statement	The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.

• About the company

  The University of South Carolina is a public research university in Columbia, South Carolina.

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