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KINSEY INSTITUTE (BL-KINS-IUBLA)

• Manages the access services functions including internal circulation, local storage maintenance, ALF requests and deliveries, ALF3 pickups and deliveries, scheduling, oversee reading room.
• Enforces policies, processes, procedures, and assessments.
• Responsible for scheduling large group visits to the Institute's gallery.
• On a limited basis, participates in reference services and research consultations to faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students in person and through e-mail, and advise patrons on research strategies, appropriate resources, and resource usage to address a variety of information needs using the library catalog and some interdisciplinary library databases.
• Assists with collections processing and digitization.
• Supervises temporary part time employees. Assist with material loans and exhibitions.
• Collaborates and works with Director and Associate Director of Library & Special Collections, Metadata Specialist, Archivists, and Curator.

• Handles and monitors library materials, including re-shelving, processing new material, restocking, and ensuring that all materials can be located quickly and easily. Evaluates condition of library materials and may perform repair and preservation of library materials, as needed.
• Assists faculty, students, and other patrons by answering phones and handling library-related issues, resolving non-routine problems related to library activities.
• Monitors library systems. Creates and updates basic records, maintains automated records, reviewing for completeness and accuracy.
• Collects and collates data, compiles statistics, uses compiled information to prepare unit reports
• May assist with cataloging new items, performing audits of outstanding items, and/or inter-library loan materials processing.
• May oversee library department desk and provide training and direction for students employees working the front desk.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years library experience

Combinations of related education and experience will be considered.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Preferred

• Possess a valid driver's license with the ability to be insured by Indiana University.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient communication skills
• Maintains a high degree of professionalism
• Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Highly thorough and dependable
• Experience with information systems and web-based applications, such as databases, online search and discovery tools, and cataloging/metadata applications
• Understanding of common security protocols related to Internet use and protecting the information privacy of library users

Preferred

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy and be comfortable with the subject and representation of human sexuality.
• Must be respectful of divers expressions of human sexuality and inclusive language.

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. Ability to move up to 25 pounds on a regular basis, and occasionally up to 40 pounds. Ability to position and move onself in lower level positions. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Educational Resources & Tech

Job Family: Library Services

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