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Fairfield University

Access Services Specialist, part-time

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What they do

A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.

$41,381 / year median in Connecticut

+1% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description:
DIVISION
Academic UNIT :
DiMenna-Nyselius Library
BASIC FUNCTION
Supports a variety of Access Services and clerical procedures. Assists library patrons in the use of library materials, facilities, and equipment. Supervises and trains student employees. Manages Access Services operations in absence of Head of Access Services or Access Services & Reserves Specialist.
UNUSUAL WORK CONDITIONS
Physical requirements: mobility; must be able to lift materials off shelf. Requires some evening and weekend hours.
EDUCATION
Associate degree or equivalent required.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
One-year previous library or related experience. Demonstrated computer literacy. Demonstrated knowledge of integrated library systems. Supervisory and communication skills are required. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
EXEMPT:
No
SUPERVISION OF PERSONNEL
Assisting with the supervision of approximately 30 student assistants.
REPORTS TO
Head of Access Services
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assists with all Access Services operations.
This includes:
assisting with oversight of the main service point, with extensive service hours, of the library, supporting access services-related tools and technologies including the integrated library system and student information system, maintaining workflows for all aspects of Access Services operations, maintaining patron records, explaining and interpreting circulation policies to patrons, assessing and resolving problems and referring to other staff as appropriate, answering routine inquiries and referring patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians, assisting patrons with the use of printer, scanner, and computer hardware, assisting with the on-campus delivery of Library and interlibrary loan material, assisting with mailing of library resources to remote patrons, identifying books for repair or replacement, managing Access Services operations in absence of Head of Access Services or Access Services & Reserves Specialist. Assists with building access and facilities management.
This includes:
performing routine inspection of building for issues requiring work orders, opening or closing building as necessary, submitting work orders, communicating with Head of Access Services regarding building issues and maintenance, monitoring building security and providing the initial response to emergencies and issues related to building access and security. Supervises student employees.
This includes:
coaching, training and mentoring, as appropriate, overseeing the flow and quality of work, coordinating staffing schedules, assisting Head of Access Services to evaluate performance. Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate .
Category:
Academic - Staff Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needs indicate. •Disclaimer The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain and should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, activities, and/or qualifications required or expected of employees assigned to this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change and new ones may be assigned at any time, with or without notice. All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Load a resume or CV first, then upload supporting documents including a cover letter at the bottom of the third page under the "My Experience" section where it says to upload a Resume/CV . You will be able to upload up to 5 other documents in this section. You will be unable to edit your application, so please have all documents available before applying.
Faculty Positions :
If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email the additional documents to the applicable contact in the job description. Staff positions : If you need to upload more than 5 documents, please either combine them to upload or email them to hr@fairfield.edu

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance