Circulation Holds/Recalls Lead - UC Davis Job Opportunity

VL# 8070 External (50% Fixed)
Circulation Holds/Recalls Lead (LIBRARY ASST II)
$2,423.00 - $3,106.00/Mo.
(Salary stated is full time, actual salary is based on hours worked)
Final Filing Date 05-29-07

This position is located in: Shields Library - Access Services Department and is represented by a union. Working hours: M-F mornings; preferred hours 9-1.

This External position is for UCD/UCDHS employees and the general public. Applications from the general public and UCD/UCDHS employees will be considered simultaneously.

The General Library consists of the Peter J. Shields Library, the Carlson Health Sciences Library and the Physical Sciences & Engineering Library in Davis, and the Medical Center Library in Sacramento. For more information about the General Library see http://www.lib.ucdavis.edu

Responsibilities:
This position is responsible for processing hold and recall notices daily, providing assistance to the Billing Supervisor with various billing duties, and providing service at the Circulation Desk including charging, discharging, recalling, and placing holds on library materials, accepting searches, answering and referring questions, issuing library cards and privileges.

Requirements:
Skills to understand and implement complex library/ department/ unit policies and procedures, which may change daily. Skills to organize a fluctuating workload, establish priorities, and meet deadlines. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact in person and by telecommunication, with a variety of people including co-workers and patrons. Ability to demonstrate good judgment in granting or refusing exceptions to existing policies. General knowledge of library functions and procedures preferred. Skills to operate online circulation systems, online catalogs, and other necessary databases. Good writing skills to update manuals and prepare reports. Knowledge of Library of Congress classification system helpful.

Supplemental Requirements:
Supplemental requirements that must be provided by the final filing date: Clerical Supplemental Form Required.

Special Conditions of Employment:
No eating or drinking in public areas. No smoking inside building.

Physical Requirements:
Lift books weighing up to 15 lbs. and boxed material weighing up to 70 lbs. Interpret fine/standard print, handwritten/penciled annotations/requests, computer printouts; read CRT screens. Reach shelves from 5 inches to 82 inches high. Use computer equipment and operate keyboard/typewriter for extended periods. Handle uneven pieces of paper/cardstock/multiple copy forms. Work at counter and in congested desk area for extended periods of time.

Application Process:
Apply online at http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp/Careers/Application_Process or apply at UC Davis Human Resources Administration Bldg., Orchard Park, Davis, Ca, 95616. Applications must be received before 5:00 p.m. on the Final Filing Date for consideration (postmarks are not acceptable). Required application materials are available at the UCD Human Resources Administration Building, on the Internet http://www.hr.ucdavis.edu/Emp or UCDMC Personnel Office, TICON III, 2nd Floor, 2730 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, Ca. For additional information call (530) 752-7520 UCD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer TDD Line (530) 752-7140.