Library Assistant II

Description

Job Summary: Support the PUCPR Library in events, lending operations, collection organization, and user service—contributing to a socially impactful mission through education and healthcare. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunity with social meaning and purpose 2. Focus on education and healthcare 3. Environment that unites humanity and excellence Do you want to help build a fairer and more solidarity-based society? The Library Management of PUCPR is seeking a professional who wishes for their daily work to be filled with meaning and driven by the purpose of contributing to a mission that positively impacts the lives of those most in need—through education and healthcare. How does this opportunity sound to you? Does it align with you? **Responsibilities and Duties** * Support, when requested, the organization and execution of cultural and academic events promoted by the Library—including preparation of venues, arrangement of materials, participant reception, and operational support for activities (lectures, exhibitions, workshops, and book launches). * Contribute to promoting cultural initiatives among the academic community and ensure venue organization before, during, and after events—guaranteeing alignment with institutional guidelines and appropriate use of Library spaces. * Operate the lending, return, renewal, reservation, and inter-campus mail (malote) processes via the Pergamum System for users; * Monitor user entry and exit; * Assist in training sessions, database workshops, and guided tours for users; * Physically prepare (stamping, labeling, anti-theft devices) all bibliographic materials across all libraries of SIBI/PUCPR for circulation and lending to users; * Remove from the collection—via the Pergamum System—items reported missing, irreparably damaged, or discarded, to maintain a reliable catalog; * Assist users in information searches via the Pergamum System and on shelves to locate required materials; * Manage the use of study cabins via the Pergamum System; * Prepare and manage the dispatch and receipt of bibliographic materials to other campuses via malote; * Photocopy pages from books damaged by users for rebinding and subsequent circulation; * Collect statistical data on assigned tasks using spreadsheets to record activities; * Maintain order and silence within Library premises; * Receive and verify newly acquired bibliographic materials; * Digitize book covers and input them into the Pergamum System to enrich the Library’s online catalog—making them available to users at the time of consultation; * Digitize bibliographic materials for visually impaired users for their use; * Register received journal issues (purchased, donated, or exchanged) into the Pergamum System’s kardex to make information accessible to users; * Assist in discarding bibliographic materials to optimize shelf space; * Assist in the annual collection inventory conducted using handheld data collectors; * Assist in manual relocations of the bibliographic collection as needed—to organize or reorganize collections and improve collection flow. **Requirements and Qualifications** **What You Need:** * Completed or ongoing undergraduate degree; * Prior experience in the field; * Creative writing and persuasive communication skills; * Public service techniques; * Microsoft Office suite; * Familiarity with Pergamum System features; **Behavioral Competencies** * Proactivity and initiative in seeking creative solutions; * Strong verbal and written communication skills; * Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic environment; * Organizational skills and ability to manage deadlines; * Adaptability to change and commitment to continuous learning; * Autonomy and self-management. **Additional Information** **What You’ll Find Here:** * Unimed Health Plan: With co-payment, providing medical coverage and access to a high-quality accredited network * OdontoPrev Dental Plan: Nationwide coverage, with monthly premiums deducted from payroll * Education Incentive Program: Valuing professional and personal development of employees—with incentives for specialization, extension courses, language learning, and postgraduate studies at PUCPR * Meals at Bistrô Marista: On-site meals provided on workdays, with a symbolic payroll deduction * Quality of Life Program * Private Pension Plan * Life Insurance * Transportation Voucher * Free Parking * Wellhub (formerly Gympass): Access to numerous gyms with monthly membership fees deducted from payroll * Zenklub: Access to telehealth sessions with mental health specialists—two monthly consultations free of charge * “Conte Comigo” Program: Multidisciplinary team offering social support, legal guidance (excluding labor-related matters), financial and pension consulting * Benefits Club: Partnerships with companies across various sectors, offering special discounts on services and products **Salary:** Our salary proposal is based on multiple factors. If a specific value has been defined for this position, it will be disclosed during the selection process. **Working Hours:** Monday to Friday, 2:24 PM to 11:00 PM; Saturday, 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. **Location:** PUCPR – Curitiba Campus If you wish to join a team shaping tomorrow’s world, we’d love to meet you. Join us and **\#SejaMarista**. We are **PUCPR**, whose mission is to educate citizens committed to life and societal progress. Our University comprises nearly 3,000 staff members—including faculty and technical-administrative personnel—with campuses in three cities in Paraná: Curitiba, Londrina, and Toledo—as well as a unit in Florence (Italy), in partnership with Kent State University. In 2023 alone, we **positively impacted over 38,000 students and awarded approximately 5,000 undergraduate scholarships.** Our commitment is to **unite humanity and excellence** in building an **increasingly just and solidarity-based society**, and this is what our staff experiences daily—living a **career balanced with personal life**, making the world more humane. **We work for the common good**, and every small action is designed to positively impact thousands of lives: of those who care and are cared for, of those who teach and develop. **Our relationships are strong, authentic, and value each individual for who they truly are**. Grounded in a **solid culture**, we find here the purpose that drives us every day. We are part of the Marista Group, which also includes the **Marista Center for Child Protection (CMDI)**, dedicated to ensuring children’s and adolescents’ rights are prioritized by society; **FTD Publishing House**, offering transformative educational solutions; **São Marcelino Champagnat Hospital**, delivering holistic and integrated patient care; and **Cajuru University Hospital**, a reference in humanitarian healthcare. Would you like to join a team of people doing good? Explore our openings and apply! **Also check out vacancies across our mission fronts:**