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Title: Senior Library Assistant

Division: Provost's Office

Department: David L. Rice Library

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Salary Range: Grade 5: $13.43/hour

EEO Job Group: 5 E6

Position Summary

The University of Southern Indiana is accepting applications for Senior Library Assistant.

Assist in the daily operations of the University Archives and Special Collections (UASC) by processing materials; maintaining records and logs; preserving the collections; and providing assistance for researchers and visitors.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Assist with processing and maintaining new and existing acquisitions and accessions, including University records; Regional History collections, Communal Studies collections, Manuscript collections, and print and digital media collections; while using archival methods for preservation and conservation.
  
  
• Create and maintain finding aids, research guides, and tutorials for the unit.
  
  
• Collect and maintain statistics and logs for reports of visitors, materials requested, and services rendered by the unit.
  
  
• Assist Library Associate in providing materials, reference, and instructional services in the UASC by interpreting and responding to researchers and visitors in person, via telephone, e-mail, and fax communications. This includes assisting University students, faculty, and staff, as well as news media, visiting scholars, and the general public.
  
  
• Assist Library Associate in developing and preparing presentations and exhibits for the unit and in support of various civic organizations in the area, using UASC material.
  
  
• Assist in the digitization of the University records, Regional History collections, Communal Studies collections, Manuscript collections, as well as the media collections.
  
  
• Transcribe oral history interviews and other audiotapes, including University events and speakers.
  
  
• Create content featuring UASC collections, events, and promotions for the library’s social media presence. Maintain UASC display cases to promote selected collections or events, including researching ideas and topics for new displays, gathering materials, and assembly.
  
  
• Serve on library and university committees.
  
  
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge and Skills

• High school diploma or GED required.
  
  
• Strong customer service skills required.
  
  
• Must be able to effectively serve and communicate with a diverse group of individuals, particularly USI faculty, students, and staff.
  
  
• Must be able to accurately interpret and explain policies to UASC users. Must be able to accurately interpret both written and verbal instructions.
  
  
• Must be flexible and able to effectively manage change.
  
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
  
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills are required.
  
  
• Ability to work independently without frequent direct supervision is required. Must be self-motivated.
  
  
• Working knowledge of computer software, scanners, and digital cameras. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint applications. Knowledge of library software systems.
  
  
• Awareness of archival standards, the process for digitizing materials, cataloging standards, and library operations.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred.

Regular Work Hours/Travel Requirements

About USI           

The University of Southern Indiana is a public higher education institution located on a beautiful 1,400-acre campus in Evansville, IN. We offer employees exceptional benefits! Benefits for this position include:

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year – accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service

For more information about the benefits that USI offers, please visit www.usi.edu/hr/benefits.

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Pre-Employment Screening

A background check will be required for employment in this position.

Authorization to Work in the United States

USI typically will not sponsor an employment-related visa for this position.

Interview Accommodations

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please contact the manager of Employment at mcweinzapf@usi.edu or (812) 464-1840. Contacting the manager of Employment is intended for use in seeking disability-related accommodations only. For general applicant inquiries, contact Human Resources at HumanRes@usi.edu or (812) 464-1815.

EEO Statement

The University of Southern Indiana is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.