Library Assistant 4 (Borrowing Asst.)

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.

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.

Serves as an Interlibrary Loan team member. Responsible for performing Interlibrary Loan borrowing for the UC Irvine Libraries, including performing complex bibliographic searches; expediting borrowing requests; responsible for maintaining a timely workflow; independently solves complex borrowing and lending problems; responsible for actively participating in the analysis of the interlibrary loan workflows and the application of Alma, VDX, DOCLINE, TIPASA, and OCLC functionality for the continuous improvement of the interlibrary workflow, process and policies; and works collaboratively to streamline workflow and procedures, provides public service.

Duties and assignments are defined by broad objectives and involve significant difficulty in subject and/or functional specialization. Guidelines include general policies, procedures, and precedents, as well as professional and technical standards. Work is performed independently within a framework of established guidelines. Incumbents exercise initiative, originality, and judgment in applying established library principles and practices to new and unusual problems.

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 $28.99- $31.02 (Hourly).

Required:

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience working in an academic or public library or relevant education and training.
• Knowledge of ILL processes.
• Knowledge of copyright law.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
• Skills to work independently, follow through on assignments, meet deadlines, be flexible, and satisfy workload priorities.
• Superior communication skills with the public, supervisors, and co-workers.
• 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 work effectively with frequent interruptions and distractions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive issues and patron information.
• Ability to handle emergency situations in a professional manner following the Library's emergency and security procedures.
• Knowledge of library systems (e.g., Alma, Primo, VDX, DOCLINE, TIPASA, and OCLC).
• Skills working with and knowledge of bibliographic searching techniques.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining accurate records and files.
• Ability to apply and adhere to library policies and explain to patrons.
• Demonstrated record of punctuality and regular work attendance.
• Working knowledge of office productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively and to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness within UCI Libraries and the campus.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience working in an academic or public library or relevant education and training.

Preferred:

• General knowledge of UCI campus departments and their services.

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, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

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.