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University of Arkansas · 4 weeks ago

Hourly - Library Assistant for Engineering and Honors

Fayetteville

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$18.52/hr - $18.52/hr

1+ years exp

The University of Arkansas is a prominent educational institution dedicated to research and outreach. They are seeking a Library Assistant for Engineering and Honors to support research and instructional needs, engage in library instruction, and collaborate on various projects within the College of Engineering and the Honors College.

E-LearningEducationHigher Education

Culture & Values

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provides projects and services to support research and instructional needs to the College of Engineering and the Honors College

Engages in research, reference, library instruction, peer-to-peer consultations, collection development, and other special projects

Works with the Engineering and Honors College Librarian and additional library colleagues to learn more about information and digital literacies, educational technologies, library resources, and services for students at a professional level

Contributes to highly collaborative projects such as collection development, working with department assistants and graduate assistants on shared projects, collaborating with other departments like experiential learning, and supporting outreach activities and events

Works closely and collaboratively with a dedicated team of colleagues in the library to provide excellent service to patrons, including answering research questions, serving on chat shifts, and participating in other opportunities that allow exploration of personal interest contributing to professional development

Maintains regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance, and creates and maintains collegial, harmonious working relationships with others

Qualification

Library experienceResearch supportCustomer serviceMicrosoft OfficeEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsOrganizational skillsAdaptabilityTeamwork

Required

Bachelor's degree or four years of related experience

Education or experience in a science, technology, engineering, or math field

At least one year of experience in a library setting, research support, or student services

Preferred

Currently enrolled in graduate school

Education or experience in an engineering field

Experience with or interest in teaching, research, and writing

Experience with or interest in using common office tools (e.g. Microsoft Office) and willingness to learn new software such as chat software and libguides

Experience with or willingness to learn makerspaces and the maker movement, prototyping, extended reality (XR) technology, and/or other engineering projects for student and faculty research support

Customer service experience

Proof of Veteran Status