Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
Responsible for the daily operation of the library public services. Ensure the regular and timely opening and closing of the Library. Monitor the security of library property and the safety of users; report issues to supervisor. Monitor group study room and scheduling of the room.
Responsible for all functions of the circulation desk and material reserves. Monitor course reserve system and track help desk interaction statistics. Provide interlibrary loan and document delivery services. Responsible for stacks maintenance.
Provide general reference and information services to library users. Assist users to use library services, materials, electronic resources, and equipment. Monitor departmental e-mail.
Assist with hiring, training, and supervising student assistants on circulation routines, shelving library materials, and stacks maintenance. Schedule student hours and monitor student budget.
Responsible for physical processing of all types of library materials, including receiving, checking in, claiming, binding, labeling, and related record keeping and use analysis.
Responsible for maintenance of public printer, computers and other equipment. Monitor and maintain office supplies inventory. Update relevant circulation, material processing procedure and student assistant manual.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions
Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.
Physical Effort
Ability to lift and carry 20-30 pounds.
Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
Typically sitting or standing at a table.
Must be able to climb stairs frequently (East Asian Library).
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Driver's License:
Education:
Bachelor's degree
Certifications:
Work Experience:
Skills:
Accountability, Adaptability, Asian Cultures, Chinese Culture, Communication, Detail-Oriented, East Asian Studies, Flexible Mindset, Goal-Oriented, Independent Judgment, Japanese Culture, Japanese Language, Korean Culture, Korean Language, Learning Quickly, Library Research, Library Services, Mandarin Chinese Language, Music Research, Organizing, Team Player, Teamwork, Technical Services, Working Independently, Workplace OrganizationFor frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.
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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.Personal
Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
Wellness
Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
Family
We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weβve got you covered.
WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/