Job Opportunity: Reference/Collection Development Library Assistant

Position Title: Library Assistant III

Position Type: Temporary, Hourly

Start Date: January 18^th, 2022

End Date: May 20^th, 2022

Hours per week: 15-20

Salary Range16: $18.00/hr

Location: UW-Stout Library, Menomonie, WI

POSITION SUMMARY STATEMENT:

• Reporting to the Collection Development Librarian, the UW-Stout Library is seeking a temporary, hourly candidate to assist with the following duties:
• Participate in the weekly reference desk rotation and answer patron questions via email, phone, chat, and in-person. Schedule in-depth research consultations when needed.
• Participate in the library’s embedded librarian service, answering research questions from students in their Canvas classes.
• Support Library collection development functions and assist with projects.
• Other duties may be assigned based on candidate experience. These may include the following:

a.       Facilitate library information literacy instruction sessions

b.      Public relations and marketing

c.       Editing library research guides and instruction materials

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Work experience or coursework in libraries
• Training or experience in providing reference services
• Knowledge and experience with databases and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in teams and with students, faculty, and staff
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills

New graduates or students working toward an Associate Degree in Library Science or MLIS are encouraged to apply.

If interested, submit a current resume and cover letter to Cory Mitchell mitchellc@uwstout.edu by January 12^th, 2022.  The position remains open until filled.