Library Assistant III Job at University of Memphis in Memphis

Overview

Join to apply for the Library Assistant III role at University of Memphis. This position is located at the Lambuth Campus (Jackson, TN).

Posting Details

Posting Number SAECC4341

Responsibilities

• Interlibrary loan (ILL) coordination between the Lambuth Library and McWherter Library; assists patrons with ILL accounts and requests; maintains contact information and notifies patrons of issues; keeps ILL statistics.
• Provide direct user assistance in reference and instruction; conducts reference interviews; assists with locating resources in print and online catalogs, databases, and indexes; instructs users on library equipment.
• Assist with circulation desk operations using the integrated library system (ILS); register new users; manage user records and privileges; support Reserve Collection and study room bookings; assist with circulation of equipment.
• Participate in collection management activities including maintenance of serials, digitizing archival records, archives display, and collection withdrawals/shifting as assigned.
• Provide departmental support and technical assistance for campus library operations; liaise with Information Systems and Technology Services as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least two years of relevant work experience; an appropriate combination of education and experience may substitute for the degree.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time permanent position requiring a 37.5-hour work week. Primary schedule during teaching semesters is 12:30pm–9:00pm, Monday–Thursday, and 8:00am–4:30pm Friday. Schedule may change as campus needs evolve. Work schedules vary during intervals when classes are not in session.

Posting Date & Contact

Posting Date: 09/22/2025

Closing Date: 10/10/2025

Open Until Screening Begins: No

Hiring Range: $16.47 per hour

Employment Type: Full-Time (Benefits Eligible)

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• References List (minimum of 3 references)

Optional Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

What is the Department/Job Context?

In coordination with the Lambuth Campus Librarian, interviews, hires, trains, schedules, and supervises student assistants; provides user services within a team of library personnel serving the Lambuth Campus and broader campus community.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work with diverse resources and clientele; independent decision making, mature judgement, and responsible action; comfort with technology and end-user training; ability to handle routine library tasks and provide high level of customer service.

Job Duties Summary

• Provide direct user assistance in reference and instruction; conduct reference interviews; assist with searching resources; instruct on printers/scanners/computers and other equipment.
• Provide user assistance at the circulation desk; check items in/out; manage patron records; support Reserve Collection and study rooms; assist with circulating equipment.
• Coordinate ILL items and ensure timely processing; maintain ILL accounts and notifications.
• Perform collection management and cataloging functions, including maintenance of serials and digitizing archival records as assigned; assist with archives display and collection withdrawals.
• Provide departmental support as a DSP for the Lambuth Branch Library; maintain statistics and provide technical support for library computers/peripherals; serve as liaison to IT/IS departments as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

EEO / Other

This posting is not limited to UofM employees. All applicants must apply online via WorkForum.