Library Assistant 3

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

At the heart of the University of California, Irvine's academic community, the UC Irvine Libraries plays a vital role in enabling our outstanding students, faculty and researchers to create new knowledge, develop lifelong learning skills, and make meaningful contributions to society. We value innovation and collaboration, and we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. The UC Irvine Libraries physical spaces consist of the Langson Library, the Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library.

Access & Operations is responsible for the opening, closing, and security of our three buildings on the main campus. We perform general maintenance and some custodial services. We coordinate with campus entities and outside contractors, manage space projects, and provide support for library events. In addition, we are responsible for stacks management, reserves, printing services, equipment circulation, and the circulation desks. We facilitate access to the educational and research resources needed by our users through our Interlibrary Loan and Scanning services and provide multimedia expertise, services, and content at the Multimedia Resources Center (MRC). We take pride in being the faces of the libraries for people who visit in person to use our spaces and services and strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive experience.

Under general supervision of the Langson Library Circulation Manager, the incumbent is responsible for all functions at the Langson Library Check Out Desk. Assists the Langson Library Stacks Lead. Serves as backup for all Access Services service points. Provides assistance for Interlibrary Loan when needed.

Required:

• 2-3 years of related experience in an academic or public library or relevant education and training.
• Knowledge of library systems (e.g. Alma, Primo, OCLC, etc).
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
• Skill working with and knowledge of bibliographic searching techniques.
• Working knowledge of office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Office).
• Ability to handle emergency situations in a professional manner following the Library's emergency and security procedures.
• Skills to work independently, follow through on assignments, meet deadlines, be flexible and satisfy workload priorities.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with the public, supervisors and coworkers.
• Skills to consult and work on projects which are interrelated within department units or other library departments in a timely manner.
• Ability to oversee student assistants.
• Ability to interact diplomatically with a culturally diverse population of library users.
• Ability to work effectively with frequent interruptions and distractions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive issues and patron information.
• Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness within UC Irvine Libraries and the campus.
• Ability to apply and adhere to library policies and explain them to patrons.
• Demonstrated record of punctuality and regular work attendance.
• Working knowledge of circulation systems.

Preferred:

• General knowledge of UC Irvine campus departments and their services.

Special Conditions:

• Regular Hours of Work M-F. Must be available to work evenings and weekends. Schedule is dependent on the Libraries' building hours. Hours are subject to change whenever building hours change and during intersessions and summer sessions. Will be required to work extended hours during pre-finals and finals.May be scheduled to work on holidays in rotation with others.
• This position is subject to a background check.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $25.74 - $27.42 (Hourly).

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.