Library Assistant II

University of Missouri-Saint Louis
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
Jun 26, 2025
Apply for Job Job ID 56256 Location St. Louis Full/Part Time Full-Time Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Hiring Department Library Job Description The Library Information Specialist will serve as the Night Manager for the Thomas Jefferson Library, overseeing library operations during the evening hours, Sunday through Thursday. This position will perform circulation desk duties such as checking materials in/out, assist library patrons with inquiries or other needs that arise, monitor and enforce library rules, and maintain a safe environment for patrons and library staff. The Library Information Specialist will assist in the supervision of the student assistants who staff the Public Service Desk during the evening hours. Student assistants staff the Public Service Desk during all hours the library building is open, greeting library patrons and providing directional assistance or referring them to the appropriate librarian, ensuring that the library can most efficiently meet the research needs of the UMSL community. The Library Information Specialist will supervise the daily processing of book lending through the MOBIUS library consortium and act as liaison with other member libraries to resolve problems dealing with the lending or receipt of consortium materials. The position will be responsible for enforcing policies and procedures for consortium lending which are in line with consortium agreements and library policy, maintaining MOBIUS statistical reports, and monitoring the status of items in-transit through the FOLIO library services system. The Library Information Specialist will serve as the point person for the Library's ongoing RFID tagging project. This project aims to place an RFID tag on all print materials in the building to significantly enhance efficiency in book checkouts, returns, and inventory management. RFID tags will reduce manual errors, improve tracking accuracy, enable real-time updates of the library's collection, and enhance security by reducing the risk of lost or misplaced items. This position will also be responsible for other circulation and access services duties as assigned, including billing for lost and overdue library materials and other special projects. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas. Shift Option 1: Monday - Thursday, 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM; Friday, 9:00 AM - 5 PM. Option 2: Sunday 12 PM - 8 PM; Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 10:30 PM Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 1 year of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary Preferred Qualifications Experience working in an academic library Experience supervising student workers A Master of Library Science degree Anticipated Hiring Range Salary Range: $17.05 - $22.59 Grade: GGS- 007 University Title: Library Information Specialist, Senior Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR. Application Materials Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date. Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers: https://www.umsl.edu/services/hrs/careers/index.html Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.