Government Publications Library Assistant

The Social Sciences Department (SSD), as part of the University Libraries Research Service Area, advances the research and learning of the University's social sciences and professional program disciplines, departments, and colleges. The SSD liaisons and reference specialists provide course-integrated instruction, research consultations that range from simple to sustained and advanced, and connect their constituents to services and experts from around the Libraries. Social Sciences is also home to Mapping Prejudice, the Map Library, and the Government Publications Library (GPL). The professionals who work in these units manage complex and specialized collections, provide focused research support, and serve on highly collaborative initiatives in and beyond the Libraries, such as the BTAA Geoportal, the Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP), and more. Social Sciences staff are tied together through our deep grounding in social science disciplinary subjects, content, methods, and related emerging approaches to research, teaching, and community engagement.

Position Summary

This position is a Temporary & Casual Employee classified position in the Government Publications Library for up to 14 hours (maximum) of work per week through the duration of employment. This position reports to the Government Publications Librarian. This position is responsible for a variety of processing projects in the Government Publications Library unit and is primarily on-site, with occasional but limited time available for remote work. Days/times of the week are flexible and the schedule will be determined in coordination with the manager.

Our culture is one of continual on-the-job training and mentorship and support, including for our temporary employees. Due to the nature of temporary employment, prior relevant knowledge and experience are required as detailed in the qualifications section.

Responsibilities

Process government documents (40%)

• Identify correct materials shipped from other campus libraries and perform intake processing and labeling for GPL collections.
• Check receipts on new shipping lists and print call number labels for documents.
• Check withdrawal lists from selective libraries against needs lists and stacks, and add offers for other depository libraries.

Update catalog records (40%)

• Identify correct Alma records for paper, microfiche, and CD-Roms and notify the supervisor of duplicate records.
• Update and correct Alma holding and item records.

Assist in stacks maintenance (20%)

• Receive and process materials from bindery, including identifying errors, updating Alma records, processing for shelves, and handling fragile materials in appropriate manner.
• Assist with other duties, including shelving, shifting collections, and loading and unloading trucks.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Basic office skills (filing, alphabetizing, sorting, accurate typing).
• Attention to detail in an environment with repetitive tasks.
• Problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience with using SuDoc and LC classification systems.
• Experience with updating catalog records in Alma.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the benefits of diversity and inclusion throughout an organization.
• Ability to make independent decisions and also collaborate as part of a team.

Preferred:

• Familiarity with bindery processes and handling old and fragile materials.
• Familiarity with maintaining library item condition inventories.

Pay Range: $18.00-$22.00/hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Please attach the following documents in Word or PDF Format (DO NOT copy and paste.)

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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