Job Summary Department Purpose

The UC Davis Library is a hybrid digital and physical work environment that values collegiality, respect for one another, and ongoing personal and professional development.

The physical facilities of the library comprise the Peter J. Shields Library in Davis and the Blaisdell Medical Library at the UC Davis Health campus in Sacramento. For more information about the library, visit http://library.ucdavis.edu/about.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the Library Supervisor 2, responsible for purchasing more complex library materials in all formats, requiring advanced bibliographic skills and decision-making ability. Makes extensive use of multiple vendor databases in performing increasingly automated acquisitions routines. Assures that expectations for timeliness and quality assurance are met in handling material. Ensures that effective communication is maintained with Collection Strategies, subject librarians, other library staff and vendors. Receives and processes shipments, and enters invoices in integrated library system and forwards to Library Financial Services.

POSITION INFORMATION

Apply by Date

06/12/2024

Salary Range

$ 24.78/hr. - $ 32.14/hr.

No. of Positions

1

Appointment Type

Career

Percentage of Time

100%

Shift Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location

Davis, CA

Union Representation

Yes - CX

Benefits Eligible

Yes

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lift books weighing up to 10 pounds, lift and unpack boxed materials weighing up to 25 pounds; maneuver loaded book trucks weighing approximately 150 pounds.
• Read small print on request slips and computer screens, read and interpret handwritten and annotated requests; operate keyboard equipment. Sit for extended periods of time. Reach shelves from 5" to 82" high.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work at computer for extended periods of time (6-8 hours per day); Maintain a work schedule during core business hours; Limited vacation usage during peak workload periods; Some flexibility to work a hybrid onsite/remote schedule based on operational needs.
• No eating or drinking in the work area. Work in close proximity to others, with frequent interaction and interruptions; frequent movement within the department and to and from other departments/areas.
• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Experience using a bibliographic or similar resource database for retrieving, interpreting, and editing records appropriately. Experience performing detailed tasks with sustained concentration.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Knowledge of library procedures and technical services operations, with demonstrated emphasis in monographs or serials, or both.
• Communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact and communicate with a group of people from diverse backgrounds in a variety of media (video conferencing, chat, email, telephone or in person). Skills to work as part of a team.
• Math/accounting skills to evaluate invoices for correct billing amount and to perform basic computations.
• Skills to independently exercise good judgment and make decisions within established guidelines. Skills to independently organize tasks and establish priorities to meet workload requirements and deadlines.
• Demonstrated problem solving skills to resolve routine and non-routine problems.
• Skills to learn unit workflow and adapt to changing procedures and priorities.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Experience working with the acquisitions module of an integrated library system, preferably Ex Libris's Alma.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Skills with spreadsheet software such as Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of common non-English languages, sufficient to verify and process titles using the Roman alphabet.
• Knowledge of electronic and print bibliographic tools used in English and common non-English languages.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.