Resource ; Temporary

Job Description

The University of Southern California Libraries seek a Temporary Resource Employee to work at USC Libraries. This Temporary Resource Employee will report to the Head of Grand Library and Print Management at USC Libraries. The primary responsibilities will be to inventory, shift and relocate library collections between various locations. The Resource Employee must possess strong communication skills, be well-organized and detail-oriented, be able to work independently and as part of a team and collaborate well in the realization of complex projects.

This person must be able to lift collections in various sized containers weighing up to 99-pounds. A successful candidate for this position will have an educational and work experience that will allow them to successfully perform the required job duties.

• Responsible for driving USC vehicles to transport crates and boxes of library collections in various sized containers weighing up to 99-pounds.
• Deliveries and pick‑ups will happen between multiple library locations, and off‑campus locations. This includes the loading and unloading of materials, carrying collections and moving them using dollies, book trucks or flatbeds.
• Maintain accurate statistics on the volume of materials moved and track items to ensure timely delivery and customer service. Prepare and update reports associated with the collections being moved.
• Conduct inventories, arrange materials and detail unorganized collections within established guidelines and/or under supervision. Perform intricate searches through online and physical files for unusual and specialized materials, and resolve any complex problems found. Consult with supervisor to make recommendations that may lead to necessary changes to policies and/or procedures.
• Monitor the library's shelves and physical organization for neatness and necessary shifting. Maintain and supervise the flow of loading and shelving library collections, and make note of problem sections.
• Attend staff meetings and perform other related duties as assigned or requested. The university reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.
• In addition, the successful candidate must demonstrate, through ideas, words and actions, a strong commitment to USC's Unifying Values.

The Temporary Resource Employee position is a full‑time staff position and will last for approximately 3 months. Work will take place in multiple USC Libraries locations on and near the University Park Campus and will require local travel.

Minimum Education: Associate's degree, combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education.

Minimum Experience: 2 years.

Minimum Field of Expertise: CA License and 2 years driving experience. Thorough knowledge of general library operations, and working knowledge of standard bibliographic and other reference tools. Understanding of library databases, cataloging rules and procedures, and Library of Congress standards. Aptitude for detail and accuracy.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree.

Preferred Experience: (none specified)

Preferred Field Expertise: Proficiency with library management software/systems. Experience in higher education and/or library environments, and with handling archival materials. Bilingual in English and Spanish, with written and verbal proficiency. Some knowledge of basic web server functions, networking, file system maintenance, HTML and web editing tools.

As part of the application, candidates must upload one document file (Word or PDF) that contains the following:
1) a cover letter,
2) resume (including telephone and e‑mail address).

Hourly rate: $26.00. When determining an offer, the University of Southern California considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education, training, key skills, internal peer alignment, applicable laws, contractual requirements, grant funding, and market conditions.

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