Library Assistant ; Limited

Pay and Job Details

The full salary range for this position is Step 1: $27.74/hr - Step 17: $36.08/hr the budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is Step 1: $27.74/hr this is a temporary, union position represented by Clerical & Allied Services — CX Teamsters Local 2010. The schedule for this position is Friday 2pm-6pm, Saturday 10am-6pm and it operates during the 16-week academic semesters.

The position will not work during winter intercession or summer. Remote/Hybrid eligibility:
In-Person.

In addition, please note:
This is a temporary position. The job is subject to closing with the specified terms for employment and union representation.

The University of California, Merced is the newest of the UC system’s 10 campuses and one of the youngest universities designated as an R1 research university. It serves approximately 9,100 undergraduate and graduate students and offers bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. UC Merced is a growing campus with strong research and academic partnerships, located in the San Joaquin Valley. The campus is closely connected with Yosemite National Park and emphasizes sustainability in construction and design.

The Access Services Unit is the primary customer service unit of the Library. Access Services operations include information delivery, customer service, course resources, collection maintenance, and stacks operations. The Night/Weekend Services Coordinator is responsible for the night/weekend operation of Library services during assigned shifts, including opening/closing on weekends and coordinating student employees’ work assignments. The role orients and counsels student employees on policies and procedures, trains and coordinates their work, and sets priorities for nights and weekends (desk staffing, circulation operations, customer support, shelving, and related tasks).

The role records unit statistics, responds to security alarms, and ensures knowledge of opening/closing procedures. It also provides basic support and troubleshooting for Library computers and printers and assists patrons with Library tools and resources.

The Access Services unit employs approximately 20-25 student assistants (10-15 FTE). The Night/Weekend Services Coordinator supports building operations, assessments, departmental inventories, and equipment surplus.

• Night/Weekend Library Service Operations: coordinates activities at the Help Desk (1st floor) and Library Services Desk (2nd floor) and throughout the Library during evening and weekend hours to align with daytime operations.
• Security and Emergencies: respond to alarms and incidents, follow policies, perform routine checks, and assume primary responsibility for emergency response as needed.
• Supervision: supervise 10–15 FTE student assistants, support other Library units, coordinate projects such as database checks and statistics.
• Training/
  
  Coaching:
  
  train student employees and staff in circulation, course reserve, and related Access Services functions.
• Procedures/Training Manuals: write procedural documents and training materials for areas of responsibility.
• Equipment: manage daily operations and maintenance of Access Services equipment.
• Shelving Operations: oversee shelving, shelf reading, and related tasks; coordinate large shelving projects.
• Building/Facility: manage building activity outside normal hours; report and resolve facility or safety issues.
• User Support: address user concerns and resolve library operation issues; escalate when needed.

• Support routine processes related to ongoing Library operations under supervision.
• Schedule and plan training events; coordinate with Library Administration.
• Assist with data collection and documentation for reporting.
• Serve as the primary resource for Library room reservations.
• Assist with building assessments and Library Facilities/Building operations and Library Programs, including occupancy, lighting, noise, furniture, and carpets assessments.
• Provide information and reference service at the Library Services Desk; refer complex questions to professional staff.

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