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Updated: Apr 20, 2024
Location: Irvine-Campus
Job Type:
Department: Lib/Access Services
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.
Library/Access Services
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience working in an academic or public library or relevant education and training.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
- Working knowledge of office productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office 365). Knowledge of library systems (e.g., Alma, Primo, OCLC, etc.).
- Skills to work independently, follow through on assignments, meet deadlines, be flexible, and satisfy workload priorities.
- Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, 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 interact diplomatically with a culturally diverse population of library users.
- 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.
- 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 them to patrons.
- Demonstrated record of punctuality and regular work attendance.
- Working knowledge of circulation systems.
- Strong organizational skills to manage projects and meet deadlines.
- Skills to perceive the need for and initiate procedural changes.
- Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively and to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness within UCI Libraries and the campus.
- Demonstrated successful experience in hiring, training, supervising, scheduling, evaluating, and disciplining student assistants. Working knowledge of University of California policies and procedures.
- Must be available to work evenings and weekends. Regular days of work are Sunday through Thursday.
- Schedule is dependent on the Libraries' building hours. Hours are subject to change whenever building hours change and during intersessions and summer sessions.
- Will be required to work extended hours during pre-finals and finals.
- May be scheduled to work on holidays in rotation with others.
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
- Legal Right to work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
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 advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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 [emailprotected]
University of California, Irvine Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity (OEOD) (949) 824-5594 oeod@uci.edu