Resource Lending Specialist

This job was posted by https://www.kansasworks.com : For more information, please see: https://www.kansasworks.com/jobs/13706115 Department: University Libraries Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus Hire Type: Part Time Pay: Range begins at $17.73 per hour **Work Schedule:**20 hours (average) per week, schedule may vary. See Additional Information below.Work is performed on-site and in person. **Export Compliance Requirement:**No export control requirement. Job Story Do you like a fast-paced environment with a variety of tasks to accomplish? Are you a problem solver who is highly organized, detail oriented, adept at managing multiple priorities and skilled at improving processes?University Libraries has openings for two Resource Lending Specialists to cover afternoons, evenings, and weekends.\ \ The Resource Lending Specialist is part of Access Services, the forward-facing unit of the WSU Libraries responsible for connecting our campus community to information resources that support intellectual discovery, scholarship, creative activity, and innovation.\ \ Resource Lending Specialists help ensure that borrowers who can be individuals or other libraries receive what is requested efficiently and cost effectively, all while helping fulfill these requests on a busy service desk at the WSU Libraries. This role will navigate multiple Library software systems to maintain accurate records, troubleshoot typical issues with printers and scanners, and work with Microsoft Office products and cloud-based office software. When issues arise with requested Library materials, Resource Lending Specialists identify the source of the issue and suggest potential solutions.\ \ If you want to help provide a robust and accessible Library collection that meets the evolving needs of the university community, please apply! Job Summary Performs a variety of professional and administrative duties that facilitate the operations of a function(s), program(s), and/or department(s). Essential Functions Supports the programs and services provided by the department(s) by performing varied or related processes which may include creating and maintaining databases and websites, monitoring, facilitating, and enforcing compliance with established criteria, guidelines and standards, etc. May coordinate, attend, prepare materials for and/or take minutes at meetings and special events. May prepare or assist in the preparation of budgets, grant applications, proposals, status reports and/or financial statements. May identify and pursue ways to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of administrative procedures used by students, faculty, visitors and staff. May order and maintain sufficient inventory of office supplies and equipment. May be assigned to lead, assist, coordinate or support special projects as needed. Job Duties - Enter or modify data in databases and applications - Search databases and the internet for bibliographic data or other data in support of library systems (ex.\ Catalog) or applications - Interpret and apply policies, best practices and procedures - Attend department and unit meetings, training sessions and special events - Maintain data on unit activities and prepare routine reports - Identify and report on recommendations for continuous improvement of the units efficiency and\ effectiveness - Monitor unit supplies - Order office supplies as necessary - Participate in unit and departmental projects - Other duties as assigned Required Education and Experience: - High school diploma or equivalent - Two (2) years of experience in general office, clerical, administrative support or related field Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Demonstrated experience working in databases, including accurate data entry and searching - Excellent attenti n to detail; ability to maintain high level of quality - Ability to enter metadata using established standards and best practices - Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills in English; strong interpersonal skills - Ability to learn new skills, technology, and computer applications quickly - Ability to adapt to new practice and theory - Demonstrated experience working well independently and in teams with varied user communities - Ability to operate office equipment (including, but not limited to, computers, photocopiers, and scanners) - Working knowledge of Microsoft Office - Strong customer service orientation - Strong problem-solving, organizational and analytical skills - Effective web and scholarly database searching - Ability to interpret bibliographic data correctly - Ability to work in a high production environment Additional Information: Shifts scheduled will be based on chosen candidate's availability with some flexibility