Special Collections Reader Services Administrator

University of Chicago; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Chicago Library is seeking a Reader Services and Administrative Assistant to support access to Special Collections. The role includes staffing the circulation desk, handling transactions, and assisting with administrative duties for the Director and Center-wide activities.

The position requires high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), strong communication, organization, and discretion, and experience in a fast-paced library environment.

Qualifications

• Public services experience in a high-volume, customer service-oriented environment required.
• Experience with handling rare and fragile materials required.
• Experience explaining and enforcing policies in an environment with sensitive materials required.
• Experience conducting in-depth academic research at college level preferred.

Responsibilities

• Staff circulation desk and oversee circulation of materials in Reading Room.
• Assist with setting up new Aeon user accounts and guide readers on guidelines for use of Special Collections materials.
• Respond to onsite and remote PDF scan requests through LibAnswers as assigned.
• Provide administrative support for the Director of Special Collections and for Center-wide activities.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Discretion

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of Chicago Library is seeking a Reader Services and Administrative Assistant to support access to Special Collections. The role includes staffing the circulation desk, handling transactions, and assisting with administrative duties for the Director and Center-wide activities.

The position requires high school diploma (Bachelor’s preferred), strong communication, organization, and discretion, and experience in a fast-paced library environment.