Graduate Assistant Library - Reference And Government Documents

Otterbein University seeks a Graduate Assistant-Administrative for the Courtright Memorial Library.  This position reports to the Electronic Access Librarian and Public Services Librarian and is a part-time 20hrs/week, 12 month/year position.  Anticipated start date is July or August 2024.

The Graduate Assistant - Reference and Government Documents will provide assistance to Periodicals, Government Publications and Reference Departments with functions necessary to maintain library operations.

BENEFITS of this position includes tuition waiver for graduate school studies and a stipend, paid on a bi-weekly schedule over 12 months.  Please contact the Courtright Memorial Library for detail on the stipend amount.  To learn more about The Courtright Memorial Library visit https://www.otterbein.edu/library/ 

• Staffs the reference desk; uses library resources to assist patrons with research. Assists Public Services Librarian in maintaining statistics-reference questions asked as well as library usage.

• Serves as acting keyholder and reference staff member for weekend hours (Saturday or Sunday).

• Assists with the processing of print periodicals, including shelving, removing of expired material, and shelf reading.

• Assists with the processing of materials for government publications, particularly the shipments from the Government Printing Office.

• Maintains the current government publication collection through shelving, removal of expired material, and shelf reading. Records statistics regarding collection size.

• Assists in the maintenance of catalog records for government documents.

• Periodically evaluates list of databases for accuracy.

• Works as a team member of the Government Publications and Reference Departments and participates through cross training with the other staff members when needed.

• Assists in library-wide projects, particularly with periodicals materials.

• Other duties may be assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Other student workers as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Undergraduate degree required; must enroll and be admitted into an Otterbein University or Antioch University graduate program and work in-person on Otterbein's campus.

 The GA make satisfactory academic progress toward degree. Previous experience in a library and or office environment preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Must demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Must be competent in general math.

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Ability to apply knowledge of office functions, library methods and techniques to perform duties.

Must take pride in and be thorough in quality of work produced; must be able to use general office equipment and Microsoft Office software. Must possess excellent organizational skills; must possess ability to supervise others; must be accurate in work performed.

REASONING ABILITY: Must be discrete and keep confidential information and materials; must possess excellent attention to detail; must be a team player and interact collegially with co-workers and other constituencies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must be able to spend prolonged periods of time working on an office PC; able to reach, lift up to 20 pounds, travel throughout office to use other office equipment; must be able to hear and make self heard by co-workers and other constituencies; must be able to see to process work that the position is responsible for completing; must be able to work under deadlines with constant interruptions. Must be able to meet regular and predictable attendance standards.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting.

UNIVERSITY SUMMARY:  Historically progressive and building.

That is the hallmark of Otterbein University and those connected to this private university nestled in the picturesque, historic Uptown Westerville district in central Ohio and minutes away from Columbus, Ohio's largest city. Otterbein has set the pace by providing an educational experience that is progressive, innovative, and inclusive. Students come from towns throughout Ohio, as well as many states and multiple countries, enriching the campus through their individual and collective diversity. As a university that educates students of various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, we strive for and value a diverse faculty and staff that reflects our student population and Franklin County.    

Otterbein has been selected as one of 23 universities across the US and the first in Ohio to host a Truth, Racial Healing and Transformation Campus Center. Otterbein will work with its own campus community as well as the Columbus City and Westerville City school districts to create positive narrative change about race; promote racial healing activities; and erase structural barriers to equity and opportunity.

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind of level of difficulty.

Otterbein University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer.

Otterbein University is committed to providing a welcoming environment free from unlawful discrimination. To this end, the University prohibits any form of discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, religion, creed, marital status, partnership status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, military status, or any other legally protected status in its programs and activities.

However, the University's commitment to a nondiscriminatory environment is not intended to abridge unduly its commitment to academic freedom, free speech, or its educational mission. Inquiries or complaints regarding any form of discrimination or harassment may be directed to: Human Resources