Part-Time Library Access Specialist: Front Desk & Systems

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

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.