Circulation Assistant (Mission Bay Library), University of California, San Francisco, SF, CA

The UCSF Library and Center for Knowledge Management seeks applications from qualified individuals for the position of Circulation Assistant – Mission Bay Library, classified as a Library Assistant II. This is a 50% position.

This position provides circulation and information services during evenings and on weekends at the UCSF Mission Bay Library; provides basic circulation services, such as checking out and renewing library materials to qualified borrowers via automated circulation system; answers routine directional and holdings questions both in person and by phone; must demonstrate excellent communication skills and display a calm, professional and courteous public service demeanor at all times; responsible for assisting with timely opening and closing of the library; the incumbent may handle additional duties as designated by direct supervisor when supervisor is not present; flexibility with work schedule, excellent attendance and punctuality are essential.

Required Qualifications
Recent public service experience in an automated library; proven excellent customer service skills and demeanor; excellent library-based computing skills, use of databases, Internet, and WWW; excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; understand and retain complex information and procedures, which may arise rarely; ability to lift heavy material, up to 20lbs.; safely move heavily loaded book trucks, laptop carts, etc.; ability to shelve and/or retrieve material from shelves from ground level up to seven feet in height; minor computer/printer problem troubleshooting experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Recent experience in an American academic or biomedical library; library information service desk experience; experience teaching use of online public catalogs. Experience using the Innopac System; health science or life science education or work experience; experience in a University of California Library;

Compensation
Classified as a Library Assistant II, $2,584 - $3,340 per month, full time rate, pro-rated to 50%. Starting salary usually in the lower end of the range depending on experience and qualifications. This is a career position with an excellent package of health, vacation, and retirement benefits.

Applications
Position posted in the UCSF Employment Opportunities Bulletin effective 1/10/07, for 2 weeks. Open until filled thereafter.

Please submit your application for this position through UCSF Campus Human Resources at http://ucsfhr.ucsf.edu/jobs/ and refer to Req. Number 21452BR.

UCSF is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to a diverse workforce.