"Library Information Specialist: Circulation, Part-time/Late Night, UMKC University Libraries, 34753"

Hiring Department

University Libraries

Job Description

This .40 FTE position works in the Circulation Services Department and reports to the SR Library Information Specialist Lead Evening/Weekend Supervisor. This position is responsible for closing the library Saturday - Tuesday during the two academic semesters and Sunday – Tuesday during the eight-week summer session. The position provides circulation assistance and basic reference help and works shifts at the service desk. This position does not work between academic terms (approximately 10 weeks of the year).

Position duties:

• Provides friendly, efficient assistance to patrons and resolves problems in the circulation unit that cannot be resolved at lower levels. Refers problems that cannot be resolved at the LIS level to a Circulation Services LIS SR or the Head of Circulation Services
• Each workday will have regular shift(s) providing services at the First Floor Service Desk including using the library ILS/check out system.
• Along with other Circulation Services staff, oversees First Floor Service Desk functions and assists student assistants in providing services at this desk communicating effectively with library patrons, supervisor, and other library staff.
• Along with other Circulation Services staff shares responsibility of retrieving items from the open stacks at floor level and up to six feet high and performing robot (Automated Storage Retrieval System) picks as well as storing returned items in the robot including reading call number labels which may be upside down in the ASRS (robot retrieval system).
• Shares with other circulation staff the responsibility for answering the main telephone line for the Miller Nichols Library - answering questions and/or directing calls to the appropriate personnel.
• Answers basic reference questions and assists patrons with printing, scanning, and basic production software issues in the Information Commons including lifting paper reams, stooping and bending to troubleshoot printer problems, etc.
• In the absence of the Sr LIS and SR LIS - Student supervisor, indirectly supervises the Circulation Services Student Assistants including assigning hourly tasks, training on basic circulation functions, and assisting with tasks including pushing carts of library materials weighing up to 200 lbs., shelving items at floor level and up to six feet high in area which may include small to moderate quantities of dust or mold, etc.
• Shares responsibility with other Circulation Services staff members for security of the building during scheduled shift. Works with security guard assigned to building and UMKC Police to maintain safe, secure environment for library patrons. Reports facility issues during scheduled shift. Secures building at closing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Professional development and service:
  • Participates on appropriate committees and professional development as defined by and with the approval of their supervisor.
  • Maintains sufficient expertise in skills and proficiencies required by the position.

Shift

This position is responsible for closing the library and the Circulation Services Department during the two academic semesters working Saturday 5:15 – 10:15 pm & Sunday through Tuesday 7:15 PM to 12:15 AM. This is for a total of 20 hours a week for 17 weeks each semester (fall semester is mid-August to mid-December; spring semester is mid-January to mid-May). This position also works the closing schedule during the eight-week summer session Sunday through Tuesday 5:00 PM – 10:15 PM (15.75 hours per week). Summer session runs from early June to end of July. Position may be asked to cover occasional other shifts in absence of other employees. This position does not work the weeks between semesters/sessions (i.e., is not scheduled 4 weeks in December/January, 3 weeks in May, 3 weeks in August).

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications

• One to two years’ experience in a library setting
• Successful supervisory experience
• Successful customer service experience

Anticipated Hiring Range

The anticipated hiring range for this position has been established as $16.05 to $17.50 per hour. Salary is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the individual’s particular combination of education, skills, and experience, as well as organizational requirements. This position is eligible for a $1.00 shift differential for eligible hours. See HR-213 Shift Differential for more information. Grade: 6 University Title: Library Information Specialist To review the University of Missouri’s Staff Compensation Structure you can view the Job Code detail page. Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.

Application Deadline

For best consideration apply by February 23, 2026. The position remain open until filled.

Other Information

Supervisory authority: In the absence of the Sr LIS and Sr LIS - Student supervisor, indirectly supervises the Circulation Services Student Assistants including assigning hourly tasks and training on basic circulation functions. Work Environment and Flex Arrangements: Work area: Circulation Services Department, Miller Nichols Library, 1st floor. Flexible Work Arrangements: This position is responsible for closing the library and the circulation department four days a week (generally with one other staff member and student assistant but occasionally with student assistants only) and for assisting patrons via the library’s main phone line and at the First Floor Service Desk. Anything outside of this regular schedule is considered a Flexible Work Arrangement. The UMKC University Libraries support flexible work arrangements in keeping with the Flexible Work Arrangement Policy. Flexible work arrangements should support the mission, goals and functional role of the employee, department and university. Due to job responsibilities of staffing an in-person service desk and in-directly supervising on-site student assistants, routine remote work is rare for this position.