Library Assistant ; Limited

Position

Night/Weekend Services Coordinator

Hourly range:
Step 1: $27.74/hr – Step 17: $36.08/hr budgeted hourly range:
Step 1: $27.74/hr.

Location:

Merced

Schedule:

Friday 2 pm‑6 pm, Saturday 10 am‑6 pm. Works only during the 16‑week academic semesters (no winter intercession or summer).

Employment Type:

Part Time

Temporary position.

Union:
Clerical & Allied Services – CX Teamsters Local 2010.

• Coordinate Help Desk and Library Services Desk activities during evening and weekend hours to ensure consistency with day‑time operations.
• Respond to security alarms and other security‑related incidents involving deviant behavior, computer hacking, theft of personal or library property, and evacuation of the library.
• Supervise 10–15 FTE student assistants performing circulation, shelving, and other access services tasks.
• Provide training and coaching to student employees and other staff in all areas of circulation, course reserve, and other access services functions.
• Write procedural documents and training manuals for areas of responsibility.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations and maintenance of equipment within the Access Services Unit.
• Assist with shelving operations, ensuring that print resources and other materials are re‑shelved promptly and that shelf‑reading, claims returned, and missing item checks are performed routinely.
• Respond to building and facility issues outside normal weekdays, including reporting and resolving safety and security concerns.
• Respond to user concerns or problems related to library operations and services; independently resolve problems when possible and refer others to appropriate personnel.

• Provide support for routine processes related to ongoing library operations under the general supervision of the Library Services Manager.
• Schedule and plan library and library services training events, coordinating with library administration as needed.
• Assist with data collection and creation of documentation for reporting purposes.
• Serve as the primary resource for library room reservation processes.
• Assist with, schedule, and coordinate building assessments throughout the academic and calendar year.
• Provide basic information and reference service at the Library Services Desk, referring complex or advanced reference questions to library professional staff.

• Serve on local committees, work groups, and teams as assigned.
• Manage projects in support of the goals of the library and Access Services Unit.

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Recent library public service experience.
• Knowledge of standard office practices.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to prioritize work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows programs, specifically MS Word and Excel.
• Ability to search the internet and use e‑mail programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including proper grammar, spelling, and business formats.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to interact effectively with the public in a library setting.
• Availability to work night and weekend shifts.

• Recent library public service experience.
• Knowledge of library public services and standard office practices.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows programs, especially MS Word and Excel.
• Internet search ability and familiarity with e‑mail systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills and library public interaction.
• Availability for night and weekend work.
• Preferred:
  Dedication to quality customer service and public service experience in a library setting.
• Preferred:
  Ability to observe and report facility, security, and circulation issues.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of CDL, UC Library Search, and Ex Libris Alma ILS.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of library policies, procedures, organization, and structure.
• Preferred:
  Knowledge of library safety and security rules, interlibrary loan principles, and operating systems.
• Preferred:
  Technical…