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SHRA Temporary User Services Library Assistant

University of North Carolina Wilmington

United States, North Carolina, Wilmington

Jul 07, 2025

Posting Details

University Information	The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Department	Randall Library - 30800
External Link to Posting	https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/36728
Vacancy Number	TSP5501PST
Working Title	SHRA Temporary User Services Library Assistant
Job Title	Library Assistant
Temp Position Type	SHRA Temporary
Job Category	Unspecified
FLSA for Position	Nonexempt
Brief Summary of Work for this Position	This temporary position is 20 hours per week, running from August 4, 2025 through at least December 12, 2025 with potential for continuation into the spring 2026 semester. The typical schedule will be Monday through Thursday 8 am - 1 pm. Flexibility in availability is preferred to occasionally work alternative hours as needed, but weekly hours will not fall below 20. The Temporary User Services Library Technician provides front line services for patrons at the Library Help Desk at the UNCW Library in order to access, discover, and utilize library resources. This position assists patrons in locating and accessing library resources, answers questions about the Library and the campus, provides basic reference assistance, and checks out/in library materials, and assists with shelving returned materials. In addition, this position maintains a thorough knowledge of circulation and library policies and interprets and enforces these policies as needed. This position accurately collects library fines and fees and maintains accurate patron financial records. Additionally, this position assists with special projects as assigned. $20/hour no benefits
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	High School diploma or equivalency
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience	Previous front-line customer service experience Previous experience working in a library Experience using an ILS system such as Sierra or Alma Familiarity with Library of Congress classification system for retrieving/shelving library materials Working knowledge of User Services processes such as check in/checkout, shelf reading, shelving, and inventory Experience with technology used in libraries
Required Certifications or Licensure
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
College/School Information
Work Hours	8 am - 1pm Flexibility in avaiability is preferred to accasionally work alternative hours as needed, but weekly hours will not fall below 20.
Work Days	Monday - Thursday
Hours Per Week	20
Type of Position
Anticipated Hiring Range	$20 / hour
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Job Posting Date	07/07/2025
Job Closing Date	07/21/2025
EEO Statement	At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings	Single Incumbent