Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Library Assistant II - Evening
Job Category	AFSCME 1761 (COLT)
Department	Newark Law Library
Overview
Posting Summary	Rutgers University- Newark (RU-N), an urban public research university and anchor institution, located in Newark, New Jersey, a city of promise is seeking a Library Assistant II. The Library Assistant II will be responsible for the following and not limited to: Provision of circulation services on weeknights Supervision of the law library during Saturday and Sunday evening shifts. Reports to Evening Supervisor.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Evening
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Nonexempt
Grade	13
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	36574.040
Annual Mid Range Salary	43038.150
Annual Maximum Salary	49502.260
Standard Hours	35.00
Union Description	AFSCME - Local 1761 COLT
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview . Rutgers also offers a benefit program to eligible full-time postdoctoral fellow students. For details, please go to https://finance.rutgers.edu/healthcare-risk/insurance/postdoctoral-health-insurance.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	PERS

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Requires a high school/vocational school education and three years of general library, library-related, or clerical experience.  Two years of college study and one year of library, database management, or information systems experience may be substituted for the three years of library experience requirement.  Requires accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a diverse and multicultural work environment.  Requires the ability to record and maintain data in computerized and non-computerized formats.  Must have effective client service skills.  Must be able to lift and move up to 30 pounds and push book trucks.  May require specialist proficiencies and/or the ability to group lead.
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Requires working knowledge of MS Word and Excel Experience with library catalog software and digital scanning programs is preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized	Integrated Library System software (ALMA); Computerized library catalog and patron user database Enables barcode based borrowing and returns, searches to determine latest or most recent books and journals owned or expected by library Familiarity with scanning and optical character recognition (OCR) software.
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Must have effective client service skills Must be able to lift and move up to 30 pounds and push book trucks Physical actions include pushing full book trucks, and possibly chairs, or library furniture Shelving books on shelves as high as 7ft. and as low as 4 inches Attention to detail required Interruptions are common Multiple users awaiting service can cause stress Familiarity with legal publications Experience in a public service position
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	23ST2280
Posting Open Date	08/24/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants	Notice to AFSCME Local 1761 union members ONLY: To submit an internal bid, an application must be submitted no later than 9:00 a.m. on Monday, 9/4/2023. Although AFSCME Local 1761 members have priority consideration, outside applications are welcome.
Regional Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
Home Location Campus	Rutgers University-Newark
City	Newark
State	NJ
Location Details

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