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Manages, develops and performs tasks integral to patron borrowing and lending through Ohio State Catalog and the OhioLINK (OL), statewide catalog/circulation systems. Develops and identifies alternative ways to maintain or provide better paging service(s) to patrons. This position supervises staff and student(s) for paging operations at the Thompson Library and works with incoming serial materials processing. Develops and maintains training materials for paging operations and serial processing operations for the Thompson library. Provides public services support for Circulation Desk operations and support for other operations as necessary. This position interacts with Faculty, Staff, and Students to resolve mailing and tracking issues related to delivery.
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 Content and Access. All other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Required: High School diploma or GED. At least 2 years public services experience in public, academic or research library.
Desired: Preferred 2-4 years of work experience in an academic or public library, particularly in circulation; Knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Experience with OhioLINK. Proficient in database searching.
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: Individual Contributor - Technical
Career Level: T3
Please submit cover letter and resume with the online application.
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.
The Libraries’ greatest resource is our faculty and staff. Their expertise produces value beyond the collections and their commitment to continual improvement and innovation is one of the most significant ways the Libraries meets the varied and evolving information needs of university students, faculty, and staff, alongside scholars throughout Ohio and the world.
As a global leader, the Libraries is actively engaged in local, statewide, national, and international initiatives to help shape the future of academic research libraries. These activities and the innovations that result enhance our ability to acquire, manage, and preserve emerging information resources, support knowledge creation, and enable its effective transmission to future learners. Learn more on the Libraries website.
The Libraries strives to provide welcoming, supportive environments for all to pursue and share knowledge. The Libraries is guided by our strategic directions and Ohio State’s Shared Values. All positions are expected to contribute to building and advancing this environment and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
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