Evening Circulation Assistant

Evening Circulation Department Assistant

Bargaining unit consideration begins on 12/1/2025 and continues until filled. Applications received by December 26th, 2025, will receive priority consideration.

This position supports the operations of the University of Minnesota Law Library Circulation Department.
Scheduled work days: Monday through Thursday 12:30pm-9pm & Friday 8:30am-5pm. Hours change during semester breaks. This position reports to the Access Services Librarian.

Responsibilities:
35% Circulation Desk Operation and Department Management Assistance

• Supervise and maintain the routine operation of the Circulation Desk. Manage and close the Library Circulation Desk during scheduled times.
• Staff the Circulation Desk for ten to fifteen hours per week during designated times, and other times as needed for coverage.
• Respond to user inquiries pertaining to Law Library services and policies in person, by phone, and by email.
• Independently determine how to appropriately direct patrons to the Library services, areas of the collection, or other departments that best suit their needs.
• Supervise and help maintain the study room reservations page.
• Respond to patron concerns regarding situations affecting the safety, security, and usability of the Law Library.
• Promptly resolve customer service concerns and relay concerns to other Law Library staff as appropriate.
• Instruct and assist users in the operation of computers, photocopiers, and other equipment as needed.
• Manage patron statistics information and conduct periodical patron counts.

35% Course Reserves Management

• Communicate with Law School faculty, administrative assistants, and the University's copyright clearance unit regarding course readings.
• Locate course readings and past exams and upload these materials to Library course pages.
• Process all print reserves collection materials received from the Technical Services Department.
• Communicate with the Bookstore about required textbooks for law courses and update the appropriate LibGuides.

15% Departmental Student Employee Management

• Train and supervise Library circulation desk student employees in consultation with the Access Services Librarian.
• Instill the importance of very strong customer service attitudes upon student employees and act as a model of excellent service.

15% Other Duties as Assigned

• Conduct daily walkthroughs of all Law Library areas to assess conditions and note problems.
• Report any facilities issues to the appropriate departments and staff.
• Manage books checked out to journal accounts and deliver books to the journal offices.
• Assist with Library events.
• Assist with the management and filing of the looseleaf collection.
• Monitor the Circulation Departmental email account when the Library Assistant III is absent.
  

Minimum/Essential Qualifications:

• High School diploma/GED
• Two years relevant library experience. College education can be substituted for experience on a year for year basis up to one year.
• Relevant supervisory experience
• Relevant customer service experience
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds and push/pull 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in an academic law library
• Demonstrated commitment to a strong service philosophy
• Demonstrated dependability, reliability, and responsibility
• Demonstrated communication, organizational, and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a large organization and across departmental lines
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and independently prioritize multiple and competing work assignments
• Demonstrated ability to maintain established work standards and procedures, as well as adapt easily to procedural changes
• Experience with management of print materials, including looseleaf services
• Knowledge of bibliographic and citation formats

Pay Range: $55,452.80 (Step 3) annually - $64,937.60 (Step 11) annually, depending on education/qualifications/experience

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Civil-Service & Non-Faculty Labor Represented Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree-seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program
• Low-cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• University HSA contributions
• Disability and employer-paid life insurance
• Employee wellbeing program
• Excellent retirement plans with employer contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

Bargaining unit consideration begins on 12/1/2025 and continues until filled. Applications received by December 26th, 2025, will receive priority consideration.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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