Library Assistant III

Minimum Eligibility Requirements for the Classification

1. Three years of library work experience, or
2. A combination of related work experience, undergraduate education, and/or post-high school library training totaling four years. 

Desired/Preferred Qualifications: 

• Exceptional communication and public relations skills that demonstrate a proactive approach to service (demonstrated ability to anticipate needs and take initiative)
• Proficient experience with effective use of technology; hardware (PCs, printers, scanners, etc.) and software (Microsoft Office Suite, common web browsers, etc.). Ability to learn new technology as required for the position (Ex Libris Alma, WordPress, SpringShare, etc.)
• Knowledge of University and Libraries policies and procedures
• Ability to efficiently learn and perform technical and complex tasks with accuracy and attention to detail
• Familiarity with video, audio, and microform formats and equipment
• Demonstrated experience as a proactive and creative problem solver
• Demonstrated experience working collaboratively with others and in groups and/or team settings
• Ability to organize and prioritize work effectively

Application details:

In order to be eligible for interview, applicants must upload the following and mark them as “relevant files” when you upload the documents:

1. Cover letter that clearly addresses how you meet the minimum eligibility requirement and any desired qualifications of this position. To ensure strongest consideration, applicants are encouraged to review all qualifications and state directly how they meet each of them. 
2. Current resume

This job ad will be posted for at least 10 days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after that initial posting period. Please contact andrea-rost@uiowa.edu if you have any questions about the position. 

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. 

Starting salary minimum of Merit pay level 10 is $40,809.12.