Resource Lending Specialist

Department: University Libraries

Campus

Location:

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Part Time

Pay: Range begins at $17.73 per hour

Work Schedule:20 hours (average) per week, schedule may vary. See Additional Information below.

Work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement:No export control requirement.

Do you like a fast-paced environment with a variety of tasks to accomplish? Are you a problem solver who is highly organized, detail oriented, adept at managing multiple priorities and skilled at improving processes?

University Libraries has openings for two Resource Lending Specialists to cover afternoons, evenings, and weekends.

The Resource Lending Specialist is part of Access Services, the forward-facing unit of the WSU Libraries responsible for connecting our campus community to information resources that support intellectual discovery, scholarship, creative activity, and innovation.

Resource Lending Specialists help ensure that borrowers – who can be individuals or other libraries– receive what is requested efficiently and cost effectively, all while helping fulfill these requests on a busy service desk at the WSU Libraries. This role will navigate multiple Library software systems to maintain accurate records, troubleshoot typical issues with printers and scanners, and work with Microsoft Office products and cloud-based office software.

When issues arise with requested Library materials, Resource Lending Specialists identify the source of the issue and suggest potential solutions.

Performs a variety of professional and administrative duties that facilitate the operations of a function(s), program(s), and/or department(s).

Supports the programs and services provided by the department(s) by performing varied or related processes which may include creating and maintaining databases and websites, monitoring, facilitating, and enforcing compliance with established criteria, guidelines and standards, etc. May coordinate, attend, prepare materials for and/or take minutes at meetings and special events. May prepare or assist in the preparation of budgets, grant applications, proposals, status reports and/or financial statements.

May identify and pursue ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative procedures used by students, faculty, visitors and staff. May order and maintain sufficient inventory of office supplies and equipment. May be assigned to lead, assist, coordinate or support special projects as needed.

• Enter or modify data in databases and applications
• Search databases and the internet for bibliographic data or other data in support of library systems (ex.
  Catalog) or applications
• Interpret and apply policies, best practices and procedures
• Attend department and unit meetings, training sessions and special events
• Maintain data on unit activities and prepare routine reports
• Identify and report on recommendations for continuous improvement of the unit’s efficiency and
  effectiveness
• Monitor unit supplies
• Order office supplies as necessary
• Participate in unit and departmental projects
• Other duties as assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two (2) years of experience in general office, clerical, administrative support or related field

• Demonstrated experience working in databases, including accurate data entry and searching
• Excellent attention to detail; ability to maintain high level of quality
• Ability to enter metadata using established standards and best practices
• Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills in English; strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to learn new skills, technology, and computer applications quickly
• Abili…