Access Services Specialist, part-time

Fairfield Department of Health; Fairfield (CT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairfield University is seeking a staff member for the DiMenna-Nyselius Library in the Academic division. The role supports Access Services operations, supervises student assistants, and assists patrons with library materials, facilities, and equipment.

Responsibilities include overseeing service points, maintaining workflows and patron records, and coordinating with librarians to resolve inquiries. Evening/weekend hours may be required and the position emphasizes diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the main service point with extensive service hours.
• Support access services-related tools including the ILS and student information system.
• Maintain workflows and patron records for Access Services.
• Explain and interpret circulation policies to patrons; resolve problems or refer to librarians.
• Assist with on-campus delivery and mailing of library resources; help patrons with printers and computer hardware.
• Supervise approximately 30 student assistants; coach, train, and evaluate performance.
• Assist with building access and facilities management; monitor security and respond to issues.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Integrated library systems

DEI commitment

Education

Associate degree or equivalent

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.