Job Description
Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Cape Girardeau, MO
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202400134
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Kent Library
Opening Date: 07/16/2024
Position Summary Library Assistant II, Systems and Special Collections & Archives
Kent Library Continuous 12-month position, 40 hours/week
Benefits-eligible (including medical insurance & paid time off)
The Library Assistant II divides their time, working twenty hours a week in Systems and twenty hours a week in Special Collections & Archives. The Assistant works closely with other library staff to provide user services. The Library Assistant II reports to the Library Systems Manager.
Primary Responsibilities: Systems (20 hours/week) Kent Library's Systems unit provides excellent user services to students, faculty, staff, and community guests. The Heather MacDonald Greene Multimedia Center (HMGMC) assists users in developing their digital skills. The Systems unit is responsible for creating and updating library webpages and graphics. Systems also provides and supports library faculty and staff software and hardware. This position contributes to managing library management system (LMS) accounts and digital resources.
- Share in staffing the HMGMC and support Southeast students, faculty, and staff in learning and improving their digital skills
- Assist in LMS management by assigning permissions, implementing and managing modules, and training end users
- Works with library faculty and staff to create and maintain content on the library website
- Lead online resources access management in the library user authentication system
Special Collections & Archives (20 hours/week) Special Collections & Archives (SC&A) acquires, preserves, and makes accessible resources and research materials that document the history of southeast Missouri and Southeast Missouri State University. This position focuses on supporting user discovery of, and access to, SC&A resources.
- Provide one-on-one information, collection, and other assistance to students, faculty, staff, and community guests
- Participate in staffing the SC&A reference desk and interact with users
- Create digital reproductions of materials for users and appropriate documentation
- Assist with physical and virtual exhibit creation, set-up and take-down
- Share in training and managing SC&A student employees
- Manage archival materials shelving and collection maintenance processes
- Lead tours for SC&A users and visitors
Required Qualifications - High school diploma
- One year of related work experience
- Experience with, and an understanding of, excellent customer service
- Foundational computer software skills
- Able to learn and build software and technical skills
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Evidence of research experience
- Experience creating and editing webpages
- Ability to work successfully independently and as part of a team
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
- Evidence of attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills
Required Information & Deadline Application Deadline : To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by
August 2, 2024 . The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.
To Apply: Complete the online application by clicking on the
APPLY button at the top of the page. You will need to submit the following for your application materials to be complete.
- Letter of interest addressing all position qualifications
- Current resume
- Names and contact information of three professional references
Additional Information Department Website: About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.
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