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The Library Public Services Assistant 3 supervises the daytime, weekday activities of the Library Book Depository's processing and storage areas, Interlibrary Services requests for Depository materials, and serves as assistant and back-up to the Depository Manager. Oversees and directs Depository operations and ensures that policies and procedures are carried out accurately and efficiently. Oversees and directs operations to fill Interlibrary Services copies requests for Depository materials ensuring that policies and procedures are carried out accurately and efficiently. Hires, schedules, trains, and supervises student employees. Opens building and reports building and or equipment problems to Depository Manager or appropriate agency. Performs tasks related to the day-to-day operations of the Depository. Performs related duties and works on special assignments and projects as directed.
University Libraries’ faculty and staff embrace Ohio State’s Shared Values and strive to enact the behaviors guided by those values in all that we do. This position is dedicated to advancing the culture of University Libraries and the work of the Content and Access unit. All other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Required: High school diploma or equivalent certificate. At least two years of training and/or experience in library practices and procedures. Ability to lift and move objects up to 50lbs. with or without a reasonable accommodation. Valid driver's license required.
The posting range for this position is $19.28-$20.50 per hour.
Ohio State will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
Function: Library and Museum
Sub-Function: Library Public Services
Career Band: Advanced - Technical
Career Level: T3
Application
Please submit cover letter and resume with the online application.
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The Libraries promotes innovative research and creative expression, advances effective teaching, curates and preserves information essential for scholarship and learning at Ohio State, and shares knowledge and culture with the people of Ohio, the nation, and the world. Libraries faculty and staff live these values in all that we do: Discovery, Connection, Integrity, and Stewardship. Learn about our strategic directions.
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