Library Access Services Specialist

Holy Cross College Inc; Notre Dame (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Holy Cross College is seeking a part-time Library Access Services Specialist to support McKenna Library operations and user services. The role reports to the Director of Library Services and ensures smooth desk coverage during assigned hours.

The position involves using Folio, Tipasa, InfoExpress, and FiNDit for circulation, interlibrary loan, and discovery services, while maintaining reserves and aiding in cross-training and shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in library services, including circulation or related functions.
• Familiarity with scholarly information sources and commonly used citation styles to support undergraduate students at the service desk.
• Ability to provide courteous, tactful, and nonjudgmental service with strong communication skills.
• Ability to learn and adapt to library systems, databases, and technology.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, work independently, and stay organized.

Responsibilities

• Serve students, faculty, staff, and other library users across multiple library systems, including inventory and circulation functions in Folio, interlibrary loan in Tipasa, delivery services through InfoExpress, and library discovery through FiNDit.
• Maintain the reserve shelf and ensure reserve materials are available according to faculty course needs and assignments. Complete check-ins, check-outs, renewals, and holds.
• Maintain orderly shelves and library collections.
• Participate in cross-training and stay current with library procedures, systems, and services.
• Support continuity across shifts by communicating relevant service, system, and workflow information to the staff member covering the next shift.
• Maintain library website content and updates, as assigned.
• Serve as the designated adult staff member responsible for Library operations during assigned hours when the Director and Circulation Services Lead are not present.
• Highlight the Director's availability and contact information for additional assistance, presentations, and instruction.
• Perform other duties related to library operations assigned by the Director.

Skills

Library experience

Scholarly sources

Communication

Tech adaptability

Independent judgment

Tools

Folio

Tipasa

InfoExpress

FiNDit

Job description

Library Access Services Specialist

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1065

Title of Position: Library Technician - Part Time

Department: Library

Reports to Supervisor: Director of Library Services

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Holy Cross College's Mission: The Mission of Holy Cross College is to educate and form global citizens with the competence to see and the courage to act. Holy Cross is a Catholic college that advances the apostolic mission of the Brothers of Holy Cross. Our practical, experiential, liberal arts curriculum applies timeless truths to contemporary life and leads people to wholeness in the image of Christ.

Our hiring practices reflect this missional commitment to being a Christ-centered institution.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Library Services, the Access Services Specialist provides front-line, circulation desk coverage during assigned hours. The position supports students, faculty, staff, and other library users and contributes to the orderly operation of McKenna Library and access to its services and resources.

PrimaryResponsibilities

• Serve students, faculty, staff, and other library users across multiple interconnected librarysystems, including inventory and circulation functions in Folio, interlibrary loan in Tipasa, delivery services through InfoExpress, and library discovery through FiNDit. Support literature and source needs at the service desk.
• Maintain the reserve shelf and ensure reserve materials are available according to faculty course needs and assignments. Complete check-ins, check-outs, renewals, and holds.
• Maintain orderly shelves and library collections.
• Participate in cross-training and stay current with library procedures, systems, and services.
• Support continuity across shifts by communicating relevant service, system, and workflow information to the staff member covering the next shift.
• Maintain library website content and updates, as assigned.
• Serve as the designated adult staff member responsible for Library operations during assigned hours when the Director and Circulation Services Lead are not present.
• Highlight the Director's availability and contact information for additional assistance, presentations, and instruction.
• Perform other duties related to library operations assigned by the Director.

Qualifications

• Experience in library services, including circulation or related functions, preferred.
• Familiarity with scholarly information sources and commonly used citation styles to support undergraduate students at the service desk, preferred.
• Ability to provide courteous, tactful, and nonjudgmental service with strong communication skills.
• Ability to learn and adapt to library systems, databases, and technology.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, work independently, and stay organized.

NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required of personnel so classified. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employment at Holy Cross College is 'at will' meaning that either the College or the employee can end the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. Holy Cross College is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications and are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or any other legally protected status.