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Each day you will ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the Circulation/Reserve Desk and provide knowledgeable customer service. You will assist library users with a variety of needs and inquiries, supervise student assistants, and open and close the library as scheduled.\nThe successful candidate will thrive in a campus environment that is committed to advancing the principles of social equity and inclusion, environmental and climate justice, and equal access to resources and opportunities.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES:\nMaintain and develop the library serials collection. Monitor serials budget, collaborate with librarians to select and deselect titles, ensuring community requests and departmental interests are considered. Communicate with vendors, order and receive subscriptions, and maintain accurate serials records; claim missing issues and process serial gifts. Monitor and update digital access links to serials. Liaise with commercial bindery; prepare serials and monographs for bindery shipment. Maintain current periodicals shelving as well as back issues in the reading room and on-site storage stacks. Conduct semiannual serials inventory. Maintain statistical data related to serials use. \nMonitor the Circulation/Reserve Desk and related customer service operations. Answer inquiries related to library materials, circulation, and access; assist library users; respond to informational requests and refer patrons to appropriate library contacts as needed. Check out, check in and renew library materials. \nEnsure library equipment is ready for operation. Open and close the library as scheduled; monitor library spaces; and notify area supervisors of needed maintenance/repairs and the Public Safety department of any security/safety issues. Contribute to routine shelving and stacks maintenance.\nProvide on-site support and guidance for student employees; assign shelving, shelf reading, and other tasks as needed; assist with training and supervision. \nUnderstand and be familiar with library policies and procedures; ensure that policies are carried out; and make recommendations for modifications to the supervisor. \nPerforms all other duties as assigned.\nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:\nA Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in customer service, preferably in a library setting, are required. \nAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the minimum educational requirement.\nKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:\nLibrary shelving and inventory experience. \nProficiency with library management systems, preferably Sierra, is preferred.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nExperience with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, or other software used for maintaining records, inventory management, and data entry. \nAttention to detail, basic analytical skills, and the ability to work with multiple diverse populations in an artistic setting.\nPrint and electronic serials management experience is preferred\nExperience with Workday financial systems, bindery systems, serials vendors (EBSCOnet preferred) and EBSCO holdings management tools is preferred. \nAwareness of contemporary art and design publishing trends impacting serials is preferred.\nExperience communicating with vendors, accepting and packing shipments is preferred.\nSupervisory experience (other staff and/or student employees) is preferred.\nCommitment to supporting an inclusive work environment and the ability to work respectfully and effectively across differences in background, role, and perspective.\nUnion:\nNo\nWork Schedule:\n35 hours per week; 12 months per year\nSchedule: Sunday - Thursday 2pm-10pm\nSummer schedule: Monday - Friday 10am-6pm\nEmployment Status:\nFull-time; Non-Exempt; Regular\nGrade:\n825NE\nWork Modality\nOn-campus\nDocuments Needed to Apply:\nResume (Required)\nCover Letter (Required)\nSalary Grade Structure\nIncomplete applications will not be considered. Please upload all required documents.\nThe successful candidate will be required to meet our pre-employment background screening requirements.\nRISD recognizes inclusion and belonging as fundamental to its learning and working community and integral to an art and design education. We welcome candidates whose experience has prepared them to contribute to this community and to our commitment to excellence. RISD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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