Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Located in the East Asian Library within January Hall, this position is responsible for the efficient day-to-day operation of the East Asian Library public services. Provides general circulation and information services for Chinese, Japanese, and Korean- language collections; carries out course reserve, interlibrary loan and document delivery services; oversees stacks maintenance; assists with hiring, training, and supervising student assistants; and performs physical processing of all types of library materials. Reports to the East Asian Studies Librarian. Upon need, temporarily works the service desk at other university libraries.

This position may include some evening and/or weekend hours on a prearranged schedule.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the daily operation of the library public services. Ensure the regular and timely opening and closing of the Library. Monitor the security of library property and the safety of users; report issues to supervisor. Monitor group study room and scheduling of the room.     

• Responsible for all functions of the circulation desk and material reserves. Monitor course reserve system and track help desk interaction statistics. Provide interlibrary loan and document delivery services. Responsible for stacks maintenance. 

• Provide general reference and information services to library users. Assist users to use library services, materials, electronic resources, and equipment. Monitor departmental e-mail.

• Assist with hiring, training, and supervising student assistants on circulation routines, shelving library materials, and stacks maintenance. Schedule student hours and monitor student budget.

• Responsible for physical processing of all types of library materials, including receiving, checking in, claiming, binding, labeling, and related record keeping and use analysis.

• Responsible for maintenance of public printer, computers and other equipment. Monitor and maintain office supplies inventory. Update relevant circulation, material processing procedure and student assistant manual.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

Physical Effort

• Ability to lift and carry 20-30 pounds.

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

• Typically sitting or standing at a table.

• Must be able to climb stairs frequently (East Asian Library).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (2 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Accountability, Adaptability, Asian Cultures, Chinese Culture, Communication, Detail-Oriented, East Asian Studies, Flexible Mindset, Goal-Oriented, Independent Judgment, Japanese Culture, Japanese Language, Korean Culture, Korean Language, Learning Quickly, Library Research, Library Services, Mandarin Chinese Language, Music Research, Organizing, Team Player, Teamwork, Technical Services, Working Independently, Workplace Organization

Grade

G06-H

Salary Range

$17.87 - $27.06 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates