Access Services Reserves Processing Assistant

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 2,679,000 - 3,129,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Library is seeking an Assistant for Access Services in the D’Angelo Law Library to perform a broad range of tasks, including all processing for course reserves, opening the circulation desk, and assisting at the reserves room. You will ensure accurate material lists and responsive service to Law School faculty and students.

Responsibilities include processing reserves, maintaining online and physical reserves records, and coordinating with campus staff.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Related library experience or an equivalent combination of position-related experience and education required.
• Experience: Significant related customer service experience within a library, retail, or similar environment required.
• Experience: Working with a variety of computer systems and applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process requests for hard copy and electronic course reserves material for all Law School courses using the integrated library system and other applications.
• Correspond with Law School faculty and staff to collect and maintain an accurate list of material needed for Law School course reserves.
• Retrieve material from the bookstacks to be processed for reserves and/or scanned for electronic course reserve.
• Refer materials that are missing or not held by the Library to acquisitions staff for purchase.
• Monitor and respond to email reports concerning reserves, and communicate with reserves staff at other campus libraries to address potential problems.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of course reserve materials on the library’s website and in a binder and iPad at the circulation desk.
• Open the circulation desk and reserve room in the morning and provide exceptional customer service during regular shifts at the circulation desk.
• Maintain the library’s exams, faculty memo, and student answers webpage and print archive of exam materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

English communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Library experience

Customer service experience

Tools

Library systems

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Department Library DLL - User Serv - Access Services

About the Department

Widely known as guardian of one of the largest academic library collections in North America, the University of Chicago Library is redefining its role as a provider of services within an increasingly open global knowledge ecosystem.

We value open and equitable access to knowledge, freedom of speech and inquiry, and working in partnership within and beyond the UChicago community. We are creating a working environment that embraces innovation and respect and that celebrates and develops staff.

As part of the University of Chicago, we offer a wide variety of strong benefits and programs to academics and staff. From a choice of comprehensive health plan options and wellness programs, short and long-term disability insurance, continuing education opportunities including educational assistance plans, competitive retirement plans and paid time off (vacation, personal and University holidays), we’re committed to providing benefits and a work environment that matters!

Job Information

Job Summary

Under the supervision of the Access Services and Reference Librarian and following departmental guidelines, performs a broad range of library tasks as part of the D’Angelo Law Library Access Services department, including all processing tasks for D’Angelo course reserves. The Assistant opens the Library, the Circulation Desk and Reserves Collections Room Tuesday-Saturday and participates in a rotating schedule for staffing the Circulation Desk. During interims and Summer Quarter, the schedule for this position will change to Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Process requests for hard copy and electronic course reserves material for all Law School courses using the integrated library system and other applications.
• Correspond with Law School faculty and staff to collect and maintain an accurate list of material needed for Law School course reserves.
• Retrieve material from the bookstacks to be processed for reserves and/or scanned for electronic course reserve.
• Refer materials that are missing or not held by the Library to acquisitions staff for purchase.
• Monitor and respond to email reports concerning reserves, and communicate with reserves staff at other campus libraries to address potential problems.
• Maintain an up-to-date list of course reserve materials on the library’s website and in a binder and iPad at the circulation desk.
• Open the circulation desk and reserve room in the morning and provide exceptional customer service during regular shifts at the circulation desk.
• Maintain the library’s exams, faculty memo, and student answers webpage and print archive of exam materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Manage interpersonal relationships and interact/communicate with clarity, tact and courtesy with patrons, staff, faculty, students and others.
• Communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Identify priorities.
• Work effectively with supervisor and as a part of a team.
• Flexibility and adaptability in managing tasks to meet changes in procedures, processes, and technology.

Additional Responsibilities

Education, Experience, or Certifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience: Related library experience or an equivalent combination of position-related experience and education required.
• Experience: Significant related customer service experience within a library, retail, or similar environment required.
• Experience: Working with a variety of computer systems and applications preferred.

Technical Knowledge or Skills

• Ability to learn and adapt to a variety of new computer systems and applications required.
• Experience with Library automated systems preferred.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Creative Suite preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods; ability to shelve and retrieve book and other library materials; position requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and reaching.
• Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs. and push loaded book trucks, ability to handle large and oversized volumes; frequent use of a computer.
• Ability to use computers extensively for 4 hours or more.

Pay Range

$19.45 - $22.71 per hour

Required Documents

• Resume
• References (3)

Benefit Eligibility

Yes

Pay Rate Type

Hourly Pay Range $19.45 - $22.71

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Union

024- Local 743, I.B.T.

Clerical Job is Exempt

No

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Posting Date

2026-10-06

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