Library Assistant - ILL and Serials
Sul Ross State University
On-site
Del Rio, Texas, United States
Primary Responsibilities
General Statement This person plays a key role in the functioning of the Technical Services and Interlibrary Loan ( ILL ) Departments, managing serials maintenance tasks and interlibrary loan/document delivery requests. High security job. Job requires using an automated environment and requires periods of walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting materials. Duties and Responsibilities Oversee serials maintenance to include mail pick-up, check-in, sorting, processing, and shelving; filing of claims; periodicals stacks maintenance; and bindery preparation. Oversee procedures associated with ILL lending and borrowing in support of the information needs of the students, staff, and faculty of SRSU and other Libraries’ clientele using the OCLC Tipasa system. Assist in supervising and training student workers. Generate monthly statistical reports. Attend meetings and training courses as needed to remain current with the changing technology. Perform other reasonable duties as required. Supervision Received: Coordinator of Technical Services and Outreach. Given: May supervise student workers.
Other Information
Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/ The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu
General Statement This person plays a key role in the functioning of the Technical Services and Interlibrary Loan ( ILL ) Departments, managing serials maintenance tasks and interlibrary loan/document delivery requests. High security job. Job requires using an automated environment and requires periods of walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting materials. Duties and Responsibilities Oversee serials maintenance to include mail pick-up, check-in, sorting, processing, and shelving; filing of claims; periodicals stacks maintenance; and bindery preparation. Oversee procedures associated with ILL lending and borrowing in support of the information needs of the students, staff, and faculty of SRSU and other Libraries’ clientele using the OCLC Tipasa system. Assist in supervising and training student workers. Generate monthly statistical reports. Attend meetings and training courses as needed to remain current with the changing technology. Perform other reasonable duties as required. Supervision Received: Coordinator of Technical Services and Outreach. Given: May supervise student workers.
Other Information
Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Individuals from historically underrepresented groups and all those who share our commitment to inclusivity and passion for the strength of our diversity are strongly encouraged to apply. It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing. Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/ The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu