Stacks Lead - University of California, Irvine

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

At the heart of University of California, Irvine's academic community, the UCI Libraries plays a vital role in enabling our outstanding students, faculty and researchers to create new knowledge, develop lifelong learning skills, and make meaningful contributions to society. We value innovation and collaboration, and we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. The Libraries physical spaces consist of the Langson Library, the Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library.

Under the direction of the Langson Library On-Site Circulation Manager, incumbent is responsible for all Langson Library Stacks operations including planning and/or overseeing shelving, shifting, shelf reading, building pickup, and general maintenance of the Stacks. Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, supervising and evaluating student assistants for Stacks and submitting biweekly timesheets. Develops and updates written procedures. works cooperatively with staff in the Library Facilities and Technical Services regarding safety and maintenance of the collection, coordinates gathering of in-house use statistics, and reports monthly Stacks statistics. Serves as backup for all Access and Operations units including the Science Library Check Out Desk, Multimedia Resources Center, and Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery Service.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $28.99- $31.02 (Hourly).


Required:

• Minimum of 3 years of related experience working in an academic or public library or relevant education and training. Required
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills. Required
• Working knowledge of office productivity software (e.g. Microsoft Office 365). Required
• Knowledge of library systems (e.g. Alma, Primo, OCLC, etc).). Required
• Skills to work independently, follow through on assignments, meet deadlines, be flexible, and satisfy workload priorities. Required
• Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, with the public, supervisors and, co-workers. Required
• Skills to consult and work on projects which are interrelated within department units or other library departments in a timely manner. Required
• Ability to overseestudent assistants. Required
• Ability to interact diplomatically with a culturally diverse population of library users. Required
• Ability to work effectively with frequent interruptions and distractions. Required
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive issues and patron information. Required
• Ability to handle emergency situations in a professional manner following the Library’s emergency and security procedures. Required
• Skills and knowledge of bibliographic searching techniques. Required
• Skills in establishing and maintaining accurate records and files. Required
• Ability to apply and adhere to library policies and explain them to patrons. Required
• Demonstrated record of punctuality and regular work attendance. Required
• Working knowledge of circulation systems. Required
• Ability to translate stack growth formulas, create timetables and reliable estimates of staffing and expenses for shifting materials. Required
• Strong organizational skills to manage projects and meet deadlines. Required
• Skills to prepare and monitor budgetary documents. Required
• Skills to perceive the need for and initiate procedural changes. Required
• Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively and to promote teamwork, diversity, equality, and inclusiveness within UCI Libraries and the campus. Required

Preferred:

• Demonstrated successful experience in hiring, training, supervising, scheduling, evaluating, and disciplining student assistants. Preferred
• Working knowledge of University of California policies and procedures. Preferred

Special Conditions:

• Schedule is dependent on the Libraries’ building hours. Hours are subject to change whenever building hours change and during intersessions and summer sessions. Will be required to work extended hours during pre-finals and finals. May be scheduled to work on holidays in rotation with others. May be scheduled to work in the evenings or weekend during staff shortages as needed.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine 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.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.