Library Scholarly Information Specialist
Library | Staff
Library Scholarly Information Specialist
- 495252
- Staff
Department: University Libraries
Campus Location: Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus
Hire Type: Full Time
Pay: $17.73 - $19 per hour, commensurate with experience
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F, evenings and weekends as required
Export Compliance Requirement: No export control requirement.
Job Story
Are you a digital detective with the ability to easily research and find information electronically? Join our collaborative team of scholarly information specialists within University Libraries Technical Services.
Job Summary
Performs a variety of professional and administrative duties that facilitate the operations of a function(s), program(s), and/or department(s).
Job Duties
The Library Scholarly Information Specialist will provide population, processing of items, and maintenance of SOAR, the Wichita State institutional repository. The employee will also assist with other library digital platforms, currently OJS (Open Journals System) as directed by supervisor. The position will be responsible for a variety of operations and projects and may supervise student assistants as needed. The position will be part of the Institutional Repository and Digitization team of the University Libraries Technical Services unit.
Required Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two (2) years of experience in general office, clerical, administrative support or related field
Required License/Certifications/Training:
None
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to enter data in digital applications and databases; excellent attention to detail; ability to interpret bibliographic data correctly; effective Web and scholarly database searching
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, document creation using Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Photoshop; effective organizational and analytical skills; excellent English written and oral communication skills
- Demonstrated problem-solving, research, and proofreading skills; ability to work in a high production environment; ability to learn new skills and new computer applications quickly
- Ability to operate office equipment (including, but not limited to: basic computer skills, photocopiers, and scanners)
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to work cooperatively with diverse students and faculty; strong customer service orientation
Physical Requirements:
Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.
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If at any time you have questions or issues with completing tasks, please reach out to Human Resources for assistance:
WSU Human Resources:
(316) 978-3065 or email employment@wichita.edu
(Athletics staff should reach out to WSU HR)
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Commitment Statement:
Wichita State University is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be a university that promotes inclusive excellence at every level of our organization. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of inclusive excellence; a place to learn, work, live and play.
EEO Statement:
Wichita State University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age (40 years or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran.
Persons with disabilities requesting accommodations in the application or interview process, please notify Human Resources at (316) 978-3065 or email employment@wichita.edu.
Concerns related to discrimination may be directed to the Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance (CTAC).
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Wichita State University participates in E-Verify, which is an internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility.
