Library Assistant Job Announcement (University of California, Davis) Marcia Tuttle 08 Feb 2002 17:32 UTC

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Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2002 08:51:40 -0800
From: Robin Gustafson <rlgustafson@UCDAVIS.EDU>
Subject: Library Assistant Job Announcement

      UC Davis Job Opportunity

      Serials & Access Services Assistant
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      VL# 020315
      Serials & Access Services Assistant (Library Asst II)
      $2,110.00 - $2,589.00/Mo Final Filing Date 02-22-02

      This position is located in: Government Information & Maps, Shields
Library and is represented by a union. Working hours: 8 hrs/day, M-F
between 8 am - 6 pm.

      For more information about the University Library, see:
http//www.lib.ucdavis.edu/

      Responsibilities: Create and/or maintain online or manual records
for serials titles. Convert manual titles to machine-readable format;
assign classification numbers. Input records into library database.
Process subscription changes, renewals and invoices. Act as resource for
other serials staff. Perform full range of circulation duties, including
printing and mailing circulation notices and bills. Supervise student
employees, schedule work hours, train and evaluate shelving, stack
maintenance, circulation and technical support duties. Responsible for
management of reference and media collections. Provide routine assistance
to patrons at public service desks; may page and check out material.

      Requirements: Experience working in a library setting (knowledge of
technical processing sufficient to input, search and interpret data and/or
experience working with serials preferred). Ability to work accurately
with detail, make comparisons and perceive differences. Experience using
databases to enter and retrieve information and ability to work in a
rapidly changing computer environment. Knowledge of the Internet
sufficient to search for and interpret information. Ability to supervise
(select, train, motivate, counsel and evaluate) student employees. Ability
to understand and follow detailed oral/written instructions.
Organizational skills to assign priorities and meet departmental
standards, while accommodating a fluctuating workflow. Oral communication
and interpersonal skills to interact with a variety of people. Reasoning
skills to interpret policies, procedures, etc., to clarify requests for
information and determine appropriate response. Writing skills sufficient
! to update manuals, prepare reports, etc. Ability to use word processing
software, and electronic mail. Supplemental Application Requirements:
Supplemental requirements that must be provided by the final filing date:
A completed Clerical Supplemental form.

      Application Process: Apply online at
http://hr.ucdavis.edu/emp/apponlin.htm or apply at UC Davis Employment
Office, Human Resources Administration Bldg., Orchard Park, Davis, Ca,
95616. Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. on the Final Filing
Date for consideration (postmarks are not acceptable). Required
application materials are available at the UCD Employment Office, on the
Internet http://hr.ucdavis.edu/emp or UCDMC Personnel Office, TICON III,
2nd Floor, 2730 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, Ca. For additional
information call (530) 752-7520 UCD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action Employer TDD Line (530) 752-7140