Library Specialist - E-Reserves, Research & Archives

Alabama-A; Normal (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama-A in Normal, AL is seeking a Library Support Specialist to aid teaching, learning, and research outcomes by assisting patrons with digital and print resources and operating the ILS and SaaS platforms.

The role covers e-course reserves, user services, copyright guidance, and collaboration with archives. Requires 2+ years in an academic library and an associate degree or higher; bachelor’s preferred. Evening/weekend hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate’s degree or two years of college; Bachelor preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in an academic library setting.
• Knowledge of library terminology and standard practices; LC and Dewey systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervises e-course reserve services and ensures links are properly placed in LMS or SaaS platform.
• Provides circulation, e-course reserve, and information services to patrons in person and virtually.
• Advises faculty on copyright, fair use policies, and course material selection.
• Assists faculty, students, and librarians to locate materials and evaluate needs.
• Supports University Archives/State Black Archives for research and visitor services.
• Maintains daily library and archives operations in collaboration with Access Services.
• Prepares monthly/annual reports and performs data analysis.
• Provides service desk coverage and supervises student assistants.

Skills

Excellent oral and written comms

Teamwork and collaboration

Independent work capability

Adaptability to diverse populations

Customer service

Education

Associate’s degree or two years of college coursework; Bachelor degree preferred

Two+ years of experience in an academic library setting

Tools

LC Classification System

Dewey Decimal System

Job description

Alabama-A in Normal, AL is seeking a Library Support Specialist to aid teaching, learning, and research outcomes by assisting patrons with digital and print resources and operating the ILS and SaaS platforms.

The role covers e-course reserves, user services, copyright guidance, and collaboration with archives. Requires 2+ years in an academic library and an associate degree or higher; bachelor’s preferred. Evening/weekend hours may be required.