Reference Unit Assistant
- Date Posted: Jul 3, 2008
- Number: 2008055
- Grade: 8
- Salary Range: $9.59/Hour to $11.81/Hour
- Testing: Yes
- Duties:
The general summary of this job is to assist in the processing of materials for a selective U.S. Government documents collection and assist in the processing of interlibrary loan and resources retrieval requests.
- Processes shipments of documents, including check-in, claims and shelving
- Disposes of deselected depository items in accordance with depository guidelines
- Answers directional questions
- Modifies and maintains government documents holdings in the online catalog
- Assists in training and supervising student assistants to process documents
- Keeps statistics for documents acquisitions and use
- Processes interlibrary loan and resource retrieval requests, including data entry, postal packaging and occasional on-campus delivery
- Processes shipments of documents, including check-in, claims and shelving
- Supervising student assists as assigned
- Required Qualifications:
- A high school diploma
- A minimum of six months library or clerical experience
- Must be able to pass tests in basic computer knowledge, English Language, English spelling and vocabulary, generic typing and Microsoft software (Word, Excel & Outlook)
- Must be physically able to lift up to 40 pounds
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Some higher education experience
- Familiarity with MARC records
- Some supervisory experience
To apply submit resume and cover letter with current salary/salary requirements to:
Office of Human ResourcesSamford University
800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229 FAX: (205) 726-4027
Email: humanres@samford.edu
Resumes received after the posting is removed will not be considered.
Samford University is an Equal Opportunity Institution and welcomes applications for employment and educational programs from all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, age, disability or national or ethnic origin.
