Library Assistant 2 (Senior Interlibrary Loan Clerk) Job at SUNY Maritime Colleg

Library Assistant 2 (Senior Interlibrary Loan Clerk)

This position is in the competitive classified service. To be eligible for consideration, you must respond to the canvass letter you received. Follow the directions in the email and make your selection in ELMS.

You will be required to provide information for three references, two of which must be professional/supervisory.

• References will be contacted at the time of scheduling interviews.

Position Summary

In this role, you’ll assist the Head of Access Services in overseeing and managing the day-to-day work of the Information Delivery Services (IDS) department. This includes processing requests, responding to patron & library inquiries, coordinating the shipping and receiving of physical materials, and maintaining ILL settings on various platforms.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must have permanent appointment in a Library Assistant 2, SG-14 classified position; OR be reachable for appointment on the current New York State Civil Service canvass list for SUNY Geneseo’s area location for the Library Assistant 2, SG-14; OR be eligible via transfer.

New York State Preferred List candidates have preference.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with ILLiad software.
• Familiarity with Alma.
• Experience overseeing and/or training students.
• Experience writing and/or maintaining documentation.

Responsibilities

1. Manage ILL requests (borrowing, lending, and document delivery) from patrons and other libraries, ensuring that they are fulfilled efficiently and accurately while adhering to copyright law. (Percentage Of Time: 60%)
2. Coordinate the shipping and receiving of physical items. (Percentage Of Time: 20%)
3. Train, supervise, and update the schedules of IDS student employees. (Percentage Of Time: 10%)
4. Maintain settings in ILLiad, OCLC, and Alma. (Percentage Of Time: 5%)
5. Create and share ILL-related reports. (Percentage Of Time: 5%)

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a permanent appointment in a Library Assistant 2, SG-14, OR are you reachable on the NYS Civil Service canvass list for SUNY Geneseo's area location or are you eligible for an appointment to the Library Assistant 2, SG-14 title via transfer?
  • Yes
  • No