Part-Time Support Staff Job Openings at Duquesne
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PT EVENING/WEEKEND SUPERVISOR
Salary: $13.69/hr
Location: Gumberg Library
Position Status: Part-time
Hours: 20hrs/wk
Position Number: 657
Open Date: January 26, 2012
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Notes: Accepting Resumes
NATURE OF WORK:
Reporting to the Circulation Coordinator, this position has responsibility for supervising staff and providing services at the Circulation desk during evening and weekend hours. Stacks maintenance functions include monitoring, organizing, and implementing shelving and shifting projects as directed. Duties include providing courteous and efficient services to library users; charging and discharging materials; and opening and closing the library, shelving and shifting materials, and other projects as assigned. Work schedule is primarily Sunday through Thursday evenings, and will vary during holiday and summer periods.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:
1. Assigns and monitors work of student assistants and part-time desk assistants during evening and weekend hours.
2. Plans, organizes, and participates in stack maintenance functions, including collection shifting.
3. Maintains security of library. Contacts appropriate personnel when needed.
4. Assists library users at the public service desk and by telephone.
5. Opens/Closes building following a checklist.
6. Charges/discharges materials through SIRSI system (books, AV materials, laptops, carrel keys).
7. Prepares and shelves materials.
8. Operates and balances cash drawer.
9. Collects fines/maintain and updates user records.
10. Assists library users with equipment photocopiers and microform machines.
11. Completes special projects and other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
The successful candidate will have earned a high school diploma (Bachelor's degree preferred) and have a minimum of one year experience working in a public service area of an academic library (supervisory experience preferred), or any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: ability to prioritize tasks for self and others and to adapt to changes in workflows; working knowledge of a library; strong commitment to customer service; strong organizational skills; basic computer literacy including the use of e-mail, word processing, and spreadsheets; ability to maneuver book carts and move books, including reaching and lifting; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community. Applicants must also be willing to contribute actively to the University Mission and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The Mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.
PT PUBLIC SERVICE DESK ASSISTANT
Salary: $12.50/hr
Location: Gumberg Library
Position Status: Part-time
Hours: 14hrs/wk
Position Number: 656
Open Date: January 17, 2012
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Notes: Accepting Resumes
NATURE OF WORK:
Reporting to the Circulation Coordinator, this position has responsibility for providing services at the Circulation desk during evening and weekend hours. Duties include providing courteous and efficient services to library users; charging and discharging materials; and opening and closing the library, shelving and shifting materials, and other projects as assigned.
ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK:
1. Assists library users at the public service desk and by telephone.
2. Charges/discharges materials through SIRSI system (books, AV materials, laptops, carrel keys).
3. Maintains security of library. Contact appropriate personnel when needed.
4. Prepares and shelves materials.
5. Collects fines/maintain and updates user records.
6. Operates and balances cash drawer.
7. Opens/Closes building following a checklist
8. Shifts collections as assigned.
9. Assists library users with equipment photocopiers and microform machines.
10. Assists with E-Z Borrow, hold, and Interlibrary Loan functions as assigned.
11. Supervises activities and assignments of student assistants as needed.
12. Performs other related duties and completes special projects as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:
The successful candidate will have earned a high school diploma (Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution preferred) and have a minimum of one year experience working in a public service area of an academic library, or any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following: working knowledge of a library; strong commitment to customer service; strong organizational skills; basic computer literacy including the use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets; ability to maneuver book carts and move books, including reaching and lifting; and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community. Applicants must also be willing to contribute actively to the University Mission and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The Mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

