Temporary Library Access Services Team Member

Seattle University; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits

Onsite fitness facility

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Seattle University is seeking a part-time Cornish Access Services Librarian to support Lemieux and Cornish libraries. The role covers weekend and evening shifts, with 15–20 hours per week during the Fall, Winter, and Spring terms.

The position supervises front-line service, circulation tasks, and user support, reinforcing our commitment to diversity and inclusion. The role aligns with the university's Jesuit mission, supports student success, and requires enrollment in an MLIS/ITC program with

Qualifications

• Proof of enrolment in an accredited ITC or MLIS program.
• Excellent service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 40 pounds.
• Criminal history background check required.

Responsibilities

• Open and close libraries according to policy.
• Staff circulation desks and process materials.
• Assist patrons with locating materials and using library resources.
• Answer questions and refer to other services as needed.
• Contribute to staff training, evaluations, and feedback.
• Provide basic technology assistance on weekends.
• Coordinate access to rooms/spaces for events and classes.
• Serve as building contact for Safety and Facilities on weekends.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Diversity & inclusion commitment

Student success mindset

Time management

Teamwork

Microsoft Office 365

Physical capacity 40 lbs

Mission alignment (Jesuit/Catholic)

Education

Enrolment in accredited ITC or MLIS program

Tools

Ex Libris Alma/Primo

Alma Analytics

SQL databases

Job description

Part Time

JR100232

Months Per Year

10, 15-20 hours per week

Work Model

Onsite

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University's Core Competencies

• Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.
• Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.
• Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.
• Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.
• Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.
• Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Position Description

Under the supervision of the Manager of Access Services, the Cornish Access Services Librarian, and the Lead Evening Technician, this position oversees library facilities and operations during weekend, morning, evening, and opening or closing shifts.

Success in this patron-focused role requires strong organizational, communication, and attention-to-detail skills. The temporary staff member will staff the circulation desks at both libraries; lend materials, and help students use library collections and technology; perform Access Services functions of varying complexity; answer questions about Lemieux Library policies, procedures, services, and resources; and contribute to unit and library planning through meetings, training, workshops, and collaborative projects and initiatives.

This role provides high-quality, user-centered service to students, faculty, staff, and community members. It advances the library's commitment to https://www.seattleu.edu/strategic-directions/ and to affirming and supporting Seattle University's Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) community through the https://www.seattleu.edu/office-of-diversity-and-inclusion/lift-su-our-action-plan/. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a record of actively advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

Essential Job Functions with Percentage of Work for Each Listed

90% - Access Services Departmental Duties

• Works closely with both Manager, Access Services, the Lead Evening Technician, and the Cornish Access Services Librarian, to ensure consistent frontline service at Lemieux Library on Friday and Saturdays as well as up to one weekday at the Cornish Library.
• Securely opens and closes both Lemieux and Cornish Libraries in line with library policies, procedures, and protocols.
• Works regular Circulation Desk shifts at both libraries, performing simple to complex Access Services functions, and ensuring that institutional and consortial materials are processed correctly.
• Answers informational, directional, and service questions, utilizing equipment, and online tracking tools.
• Assists patrons in navigating the library website and locating library materials online and in the building.
• Makes appropriate referrals to other library and campus services as needed.
• Contributes to student employee evaluations and any additional re‑training and feedback.
• Provides basic technology assistance and equipment problem solving on Fridays and Saturdays.

10% - Building Support Duties

• Primary Saturday and secondary Friday contact for both Public Safety and Facilities Services for any building or security related issues.
• Coordinates access to library rooms and spaces for events, workshops, and classes.
• Secondary Saturday contact for all building-related questions, concerns or work orders for the Lemieux Library.

Marginal Job Functions

• Acquires and maintains cross-trained skills to provide "floating" or back‑up services when and where needed in both Cornish and Lemieux libraries.
• Works in support of department or library service priorities, as assigned by supervisors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule

This position is 15-20 hours per week over a 10-month contract that spans the three academic quarters/semesters of Fall, Winter, and Spring; September 1st to June 30th.

Shifts include one weekend (Saturday), and evening closing shifts (Friday) at Lemieux Library and one weekday at Cornish Library (floating weekday).

To serve a year-round academic community, the library is open for some legal or university holidays, and staff may be required to work a full or partial shift on such days.

Minimum Qualifications

• Proof of enrolment in an accredited ITC or MLIS program and/or 1 or more years' previous library experience, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential job functions.
• Excellent service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to establish positive rapport with students, faculty and staff; supervisors; library colleagues; and university staff.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success.
• Ability to prioritize and meet expected deadlines, use judgment and analytical skills for problem solving, and seek consultation when appropriate or necessary.
• Aptitude to work in a complex setting and to work both independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Competence with Microsoft Office 365 Suite.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull 40 pounds.
• Willingness to accept and support the mission of Seattle University and its commitment to the vision and values of Jesuit and Catholic higher education.
• This position requires a criminal history background check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years' previous experience working in academic or public libraries, in an access services/circulation role.
• Familiarity with Ex Libris' Alma/Primo Integrated Library System.
• Familiarity with Alma Analytics, Oracle Analytics, or SQL databases.
• Experience working with or supporting diverse populations.
• Understanding of the Library of Congress classification system.
• Familiarity with library databases and emerging technology.
• Experience leading the work of students.

Compensation At a Glance

$27.90 per hour

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate's gender or any other protected status.

Benefits At a Glance

Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person.

• Choice of three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs.
• Life, short & long-term disability coverage.
• Retirement benefits up to a 10% employer contribution: 5% nonelective employer contribution and a dollar-for-dollar match of voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%.
• 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents.
• Subsidized transportation benefit.
• Wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility.
• Wide variety campus events.
• Generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December.
• Vacation and paid sick leave.
• Paid community service leave.
• Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/

Positions designated as hybrid eligible may offer the opportunity for a hybrid work schedule after successful completion of an introductory period of 3-6 months. In these cases, the role typically begins fully on campus to support onboarding and training, with the potential to transition to a hybrid arrangement thereafter.

Positions designated as on-site are not eligible for hybrid work and are expected to remain fully on campus.

All flexible work arrangements are subject to periodic review and may be modified or discontinued at any time at the university's discretion.