What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Library Specialist - Library of the Health Sciences-Peoria position at uic?
The Senior Library Specialist works closely with the Regional Health Sciences Librarian & Information Services lead, to ensure consistent access to library resources and collections. They provide frontline customer service to students, staff, and faculty of the Colleges of Medicine and Nursing, UIC affiliated users, and members of the public. The Senior Library Specialist is responsible for coordinating Acquisitions and Technical Services, supervising Extra Help/Student Assistant employees, and contributing to Access to Resources services and Information Services.Acquisitions and Technical Services; Access to Resources Manage the acquisition and processing of new materials for the LHS-P collections, performing Alma/Primo cataloging functions to ensure quality of catalog records and proper transfer of materials to other library locations and withdrawals. Perform repairs on books, as needed. Monitor and closely track the LHS-P budgets for collections acquisitions. Use the automated circulation system to complete a variety of circulation transactions, including creating, maintaining, and updating patron accounts. Provide front-line coverage of the library through assigned shifts on the Circulation/Information Services Desk. Support the operations of all LHS-P borrowing and lending activities, including ILDS, Docline, and OCLC Contribute to the development and revision of policies, procedures, and operations, as well as interpret and apply policies and make exceptions when necessary. Maintain departmental documentation and develop regular written reports including statistical, quarterly, and annual reports for both internal and external audiences.
Information Services Provide assistance and guidance in the use of library collections, resources (print and online), and services through in-person, online, and virtual (Chat) ready reference. Assist with the development and maintenance of online educational content, including work with LibGuides and Blackboard or similar learning management system. Contribute to planning and designing of year-round library displays on the Gallery Wall and periodically in the UICOMP Lobby Display Case. Contribute to the development and promotion of community engagement activities. Track and report Information Services statistics, and work with other library statistics as requested (AAHSL, ARL, annual reports, etc.).
Supervise Extra Help/Student Employees Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, and direct the activities and projects of extra help and student assistant employees. Monitor and closely track the LHS-P budget for student hourly employees.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned. Serve as a member of the library-wide Circulation and other position-related committees.
This position is a full-time position (37.5 hours per week). The work hours are Monday through Friday, between 8/8:30 a.m. - 5/5:30 p.m. with one telecommuting day per week.
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