Access Services - Stacks Assistant
UC Libraries
Access & Operations:
Access & Operations is responsible for the opening, closing, and security of our three buildings on the main campus. We perform general maintenance and some custodial services. We coordinate with campus entities and outside contractors, manage space projects, and provide support for library events. In addition, we are responsible for stacks management, reserves, printing services, equipment circulation, and the circulation desks. We facilitate access to the educational and research resources needed by our users through our Interlibrary Loan and Scanning services and provide multimedia expertise, services, and content at the Multimedia Resources Center (MRC). We take pride in being the faces of the libraries for people who visit in person to use our spaces and services and strive to provide a welcoming and inclusive experience.
Job Overview
The Stacks Assistant (STDT 4) supports the daily operations of Langson Library stacks management. Responsibilities include accurately shelving library materials using the Library of Congress classification system, performing regular shelf-reading to ensure items remain in correct order, and retrieving as well as reshelving materials from book drops and internal work areas. The assistant will maintain organization and cleanliness throughout stack areas and workspaces while identifying and reporting missing, damaged, or mis-shelved materials. Working independently to complete assigned stacks maintenance tasks, the role involves assisting with collection shifting or reorganization projects, providing basic directional assistance to library users, and adhering strictly to library policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.
Basic Qualifications
Candidates must be currently enrolled UC Irvine students in good academic standing. Applicants should demonstrate strong attention to detail, the ability to follow written and verbal instructions accurately, and the skills needed to maintain organized systems. Candidates must be dependable, punctual, able to maintain a consistent work schedule, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision. The position requires the physical capability to perform repetitive tasks with accuracy, as well as physical duties such as lifting library materials and pushing book carts. Additionally, candidates must be available to work a minimum of two closing shifts per week.
Conditions of Employment:
The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:
- Background Check and Live Scan
- Employment Misconduct*
- Legal Right to Work in the United States
- Vaccination Policies
- Smoking and Tobacco Policy
- Drug Free Environment
*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.
- California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
- E-Verify
- Pre-Placement Health Evaluation
Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php