Description
This is an extended hours Summer position in the Resource Sharing department of Hodges Library. The ideal candidate would be able to work 4-5 hours per day, at least four of the available work days (Sun-Thurs), with at least two of those hours falling between the hours of 4pm and 10pm. Split shifts for the Summer are available, if candidate would prefer to work some hours in the day and some in the evening. Preference will be given to candidates who anticipate being able to continue 3-4 hour availability, Sun-Thurs evenings in the Fall semester.
**PLEASE BE SURE to clearly indicate your available work hours in application materials**
Assists with the daily operations of the Resource Sharing unit, retrieving and processing materials and electronic requests for delivery to patrons and other libraries.
This position will begin as soon as possible.
Responsibilities & Duties
Duties include:
- Returning loans from other libraries
- Checking out and sorting outgoing loans (books, microfilm, etc..) for our patrons using a variety of Resource Sharing systems
- Locating electronic articles for borrowing libraries
- Scanning articles from paper sources
- Updating systems for materials going out and coming back in
- Retrieving loans
- Checking the online catalog and the main library stacks for items held by UT
- Processing finished loans for return to the lending library
- Assist with data entry
- A variety of other tasks as needed
Required Qualifications
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
- Position will regularly require crouching low and reaching high to retrieve materials from the stacks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous office experience, including keyboard entry and computer knowledge preferred
- We’re looking for someone who is detail oriented, and will be able to work well independently
- Knowledge of the UTK campus, this library, and reference tools is very helpful
Application Procedures
To apply, please email Resume, Cover Letter and availability during hours coverage is needed to sharing@utk.edu. To learn more, visit Handshake.
Apply for PositionAll qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law. In accordance with the requirements of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, the University of Tennessee affirmatively states that it does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, or disability in its education programs and activities, and this policy extends to employment by the university. Requests for accommodations of a disability should be directed to the Office of Equity & Diversity, 1840 Melrose Avenue Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-3560 or oed@utk.edu or (865)974-2498. Inquiries and charges of violation of Title VI (race, color and national origin), Title IX (sex), Section 504 (disability), the ADA (disability), the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (age), sexual orientation, or veteran status should be directed to the Office of Investigation & Resolution 216 Business Incubator Building 2450 EJ. Chapman Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996 or (865)974-0717 or investigations@utk.edu
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