Quick Summary
Minitex seeks Resource Sharing Assistant, with a base pay of $22.79/hour. The Resource Sharing Assistant is responsible for MNLINK typing, retrieval at Hennepin County Library and providing electronic delivery services.
Resource Sharing is a service area in which Minitex participants submit requests for returnable and nonreturnable materials to the Minitex central office located at the University of Minnesota Libraries - Twin Cities. Staff use physical and electronic resources from the University Libraries, as well as from libraries in the Minitex region, to fill requests. Staff participate in outreach to interlibrary loan staff at libraries in the Minitex region to provide leadership, expertise, and instruction for resource sharing functions. Resource Sharing staff continuously adapt workflow to incorporate new and emerging technology to ensure quick and accurate service.
This position is in the Resource Sharing Area. This position is responsible for MNLINK typing, retrieval at Hennepin County Library and providing electronic delivery services. This position in the Resource Sharing Area maintains and promotes a high standard of service to users in the Minitex region. This position is fully on-site to start and then may transition to 3-4 days on site depending on the needs of the department.
Responsibilities
- Verification, identification of locations and typing referral requests to off-campus libraries on the MNLINK Interlibrary Loan system (35%)
- Coordinate the daily operations of processing Minitex interlibrary loan requests at the Hennepin County Library; Minneapolis Central & Campus libraries in general (30%)
- Oversee the daily operation of Minitex electronic delivery services (25%)
- Enhance the overall effectiveness of Resource Sharing and Minitex services (10%)
Required Qualifications
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Attention to detail in an environment with repetitive tasks
- Ability to work independently or collaboratively
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with library classification systems
- Experience with library catalog records
More Information
This is a full-time position. The base pay is $22.79/hour.
How to Apply
For more detailed information and to apply, see the University of Minnesota's full online job post.
