Library Assistant IV, University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, North Dartmouth, MA

Posted August 15, 2022

Description:

General Summary of Position:  The Library Assistant IV is responsible for performing day-to-day activities in the area of access services. These activities include assisting patrons with circulating materials by charging, renewing, and discharging library materials; providing technical support to patrons using library computers, printers, or connecting personal devices to the university network; supervising student workers; and assuming responsibility for the operation of the library in the absence of a supervisor, especially during night and weekend hours.

The Library Assistant IV performs a range of duties relating to access services as well as assisting users in the discovery and use of resources. Primary responsibility may lie within a single department or division, however, due to the interoperability of library systems and patron service needs, individuals may be cross-trained in multiple departments or participate in library-wide projects/initiatives.

Hours: Sunday-Thursday, 3:00 PM-11:00 PM. Subject to change during the summer session, semester breaks, and exam periods. This position is designated as essential personnel during inclement weather situations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications (Required):       

Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time paraprofessional or clerical experience as a library assistant and (B) of which at least one year must have been in supervisory capacity, or (C) any combination of the required experience and the substitution below.

Substitutions:

1. An Associate’s or higher degree may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.*

* Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.

NOTE: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Salary

$50,862.24  / year

Salary Notes

Grade 16, Step 1

Closing Date

Open until filled

How to Apply:

To apply please submit a letter of interest, current resume and the contact information for three professional references:

http://careers.umassd.edu/dartmouth/en-us/job/515486/library-assistant-iv-access-services