Student Employee - Library Services - Graduate

Overview

Description Library Services is seeking an outgoing, reliable, and service-oriented graduate student to support library operations during evenings and weekends. In this role, you will assist with opening the library on Saturdays and Sundays and closing it each day from Sunday through Saturday, according to a rotating schedule. You will also serve as the primary library representative in the absence of regular staff during your scheduled shifts and work at the Information Desk assisting patrons and guiding them to resources and policies.

• Assist patrons at the Information Desk with checking materials in and out using the library’s automated circulation system.
• Sort and organize library materials for re-shelving.
• Provide basic directional assistance and guide patrons to resources.
• Support users with WEPA (Wireless Enabled Public Access) printing and answer related questions.
• Redirect phone calls and inquiries to the appropriate library or campus departments.
• Accurately record statistical and usage data.
• Maintain the confidentiality of patron information in accordance with library policy.
• Assist patrons during emergencies (e.g., severe weather, power outages).
• Report facility, safety, or service concerns to the Client Services Manager.

• Must be a current UCM graduate student.
• Must be available to work evenings, late nights, and weekends.
• Customer service experience and prior library experience are preferred.
• Familiarity with the Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal classification systems preferred.
• Candidate must be able to manipulate full book trucks and large books up to 40 lbs.

• Sunday 12:45 pm – 12:15 am;
  Monday – Thursday 4:15 pm – 12:15 am;
  Friday 4:15 pm – 8:00 pm;
  Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm

• When applying for this position please include in your cover letter hours of availability and anticipated graduation date.

Special Instructions Full-time staff & 12-month faculty benefits-eligible position: benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and education assistance. 9-month faculty benefits-eligible position: same benefits with fewer vacation terms. Part-time benefits-eligible positions: generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered. A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions; for student employees and graduate assistants, a background check is not required prior to employment. The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Defined retirement contributions and comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans. Various flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability coverage, and generous leave accruals with holidays.
• Employee discounts and campus resources available to faculty, staff, and students.

• 01 – Acknowledgments regarding work history and application accuracy.
• 02–06 – Graduate student status, late working hours, weekend hours, Sunday availability, and anticipated graduation date questions.