Job Description
Rhode Island College invites applications for the full-time position of Interlibrary Loan Assistant. This is a continuing 35 hours/week calendar year position.
Assists the Interlibrary Loan (ILL) Services Supervisor and supports the operations of the Library’s Interlibrary Loan department. Primary responsibilities include processing lending requests through retrieval of materials, accurate scanning of books, journals, and microfilms, retrieving electronic documents from databases, and shipping and receiving of incoming and outgoing mail. The ILL Assistant performs all the daily functions of ILL in absence of the ILL Supervisor. Other responsibilities include processing library mail and packages. This position is cross-trained to provide support for Borrowing Services unit.
Work Hours: Monday-Thursday 2:15-10:15PM and Friday, 9:15AM-5:15PM; summer and intersession schedule vary.
Proposed Starting Salary: $42,000
Essential Duties
- Processes lending requests on a daily basis using Tipasa
- Retrieves articles from databases, pulls journals and microfilm to scan articles for electronic delivery to borrowing libraries
- Pulls books from the collections and packages for shipment to other libraries
- Receives incoming mail and packages and delivers to appropriate library departments
- Tracks and maintains interlibrary lending statistics and produces reports upon request
- Provides backup to Interlibrary Loan Services Supervisor for borrowing requests
- Provides training and direction to student assistants
- Provides backup for Borrowing Services desk
- Contributes to the Department with positive, pleasant, and user-focused customer service, conveying commitment to diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness.
- Meets with the Interlibrary Loan Services Supervisor and/or Assistant Director of Access Services on a regular basis and attends Departmental staff meetings.
- Participates in job-related professional development activities.
- Participates in Library-wide and HELIN Consortium committee and task force work as appropriate.
Occasional Duties
- Will be required to work extended hours during last two weeks of the semester, and may be required to work weekends.
- May be required to provide reference desk coverage one night per week.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Assistant Director of Access Services and/or Library Director.
Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to learn software used in a library
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as a team member
- Ability to work in a diverse environment and be customer service-oriented in working with patrons and other library staff
- Excellent time management and organizational skills; adaptability and flexibility
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year institution.
Experience: One year of library experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in an academic library
- Experience working with integrated library systems
- Experience working in ILL/Document Delivery/Resource Sharing department
For a full job description, which includes additional responsibilities and requirements for the position and application procedures, see https://employment.ric.edu/postings/7120.
Candidates must apply on-line, using Rhode Island College’s PeopleAdmin Applicant Tracking system.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.
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Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
- Comprehensive Health Benefits and Rewards for Wellness Incentives
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Family/Parental Leave
- Tuition Waivers at RIC, CCRI & URI
- Retirement Plan
- Long-term Disability Coverage
- Variety of voluntary add-on’s
Additional Info & Requirements
Requires frequent standing and walking; occasionally required to lift, carry and push up to 25 lbs., stoop, kneel, reach high and low.
The College requires that all applicants and employees be able to perform the essential functions of the job and will explore reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity institution that values and is committed to inclusion and expanding the diversity of its faculty and staff, the College invites members of protected classes, including minorities and persons with disabilities, to identify themselves as such at the time of application.
The Community
Rhode Island College is a regional comprehensive public college that serves approximately 5,800 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students through its five schools. Rhode Island College is located on a beautiful 180-acre suburban campus in the vibrant, historic, creative capital city of Providence. Our campus provides students with the full college experience, a safe and inviting home away from home with access to unique urban amenities and experiences.