Library Support Assistant

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Closing Date:

Type of Position:

Clerical

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an 1890 Land-Grant HBCU with a diverse student population, competitive degree offerings and stellar faculty.

For more than 140 years, the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has worked to create an environment that inculcates learning, growth and productivity while affording a basic need to its students – a chance to advance.

The 15:1 student to teacher ratio makes it possible to maintain a learning environment with close interaction between students and faculty while challenging curricula encourage our students to seek and fulfill their potential.

You can excel in your chosen field of study through a curriculum ofCertificate and Associates degree programs, more than thirty Undergraduate programs, Master’s degree programs and a Doctorate program in Aquaculture/Fisheries.

You can also develop workplace readiness through internships, co-ops and fellowships in the U.S. and abroad.

Out-of-class experiences and student involvement include more than 90 student organizations, an internationally renowned Vesper Choir, Marching Band, Concert Bands, Wind Symphony, nationally recognized debate team, award-winning theater department and accomplished athletic program.

Though the main campus is in Pine Bluff, its reach is worldwide.

UAPB has an extended campus in North Little Rock and offers as well as online courses.

With the addition of the Arkansas Research and Education Optical Network (ARE-ON), students can engage in information exchange with others anywhere in the world.

There are also Research and Extension offices in Lonoke, Newport and Lake Village and collaborations with other colleges and universities in the State through the National Science Foundation funded STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Academy.

As the second oldest land-grant institution in the state of Arkansas, the mission of this No Excuse University remains the same – to provide a high quality, affordable education with a personal touch.

We invite you to Become a Part of the Pride at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.

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Department:

Library Government

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

•Assists with inventorying and entering resources located in file cabinets, storage boxes, donations, and found in other areas (ex.

Art) of the library that qualify as an Archive or Special Collection item into the Archive database.
• Complete training in the operation of the CONTENTdm program to assist in adding documents in the Archives and Special Collections Department's database.
• Trains on operating and using Archive Scanner and other equipment to assist patrons.
• Digitizes various documents and ensures appropriate safeguard of copyright-related documents.
• Greets patrons and assists with locating documents in archives, special collections, and other resources needed for in-house use or copying (following copyright laws).
• Ensures that patrons do not take or damage resources during use by watching patrons using resources at all times.
• Maintains statistics on use and outgoing resources, incoming calls, and patron contacts.
• Completes staff development activities as assigned.
• Provides desk duty at the Serials Desk on the second floor to assist patrons in finding resources needed and ensure they follow library guidelines.
• Works hours Sunday -Thursday 3:00 pm-11:00 pm.
• Cooperates with faculty and staff to implement university and library activities as needed.
• Ensures patrons are following library and campus guidelines by not being disruptive, loud, or disturbing others on the second floor and other parts of the library as needed.
• Ensures patrons do not bring food and drink items into the library.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

High school diploma and experience with filing, shelving, and data entry.

Experience working in a library preferred.

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

28,000-30,000

Required Documents to Apply:

List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants (Please upload all required documents in the Resume attachment section of your application to be considered for this position):

Recruitment Contact Information:

Zina Conley
Technical Services Librarian <

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

No Background Check Required

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment.The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check.Required checks are identified in the position listing.A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position.Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution.

The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy.

Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

N/A

Frequent Physical Activity:

N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:

N/A

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Required Skill Profession

Librarians, Curators, And Archivists