Access Services Specialist - Full Time

Elmhurst University

United States, Illinois, Elmhurst

190 South Prospect Avenue (Show on map)

Sep 22, 2024

Posting Text

Posting Number	S00589P
Position Status	Non-Exempt
Reporting Relationship(s)	Head of Access Services
Supervisory Relationships	Student employees or volunteers as needed
Job Summary	Responsible for various library circulation functions including interlibrary loan, Alma catalog maintenance tasks, and all aspects of bindery processing and course reserves.
Salary Grade
Essential Functions	MAJOR ACCESS SERVICES RESPONSIBILITIES Supervises student workers, including training and scheduling. Executes library opening/closing procedures as necessary. Performs circulation desk functions, including material check-in and check-out and study room reservations. Provides front line customer service to all library patrons. Works as part of the interlibrary loan team to request and receive materials through I-Share and OCLC. Evaluates copyright consideration of interlibrary loan requests. Manages OCLC overdue and billing process. Coordinates integration of course-related items from both library and professors' personal collections into the course reserves collection. Coordinates and manages the textbook collection. MAJOR TECHNICAL SERVICES RESPONSIBILITES Prepares and processes all library materials to be bound; receives and processes materials when they return from the bindery; enters bound volumes in Alma. Track periodicals through system. Withdraws deaccessioned materials and expired e-resources from the library's collection in Alma and sends reports to Head of Technical Services. Some copy cataloging responsibilities.
Other Duties and Responsibilities	Edits bibliographic, holding, and item records to ensure library catalog is displaying accurate information. Compiles statistics on interlibrary loan usage. Staffs library chat service when needed. Participates in other phases of library services as needed.
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree or LTA, with prior library experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and database applications. Ability to perform accurate and detailed work. Ability to lift and carry 40 lbs. Organizational and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements	Employee is subject to indoor work, protected from weather conditions. Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 40 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently/constantly in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move object.
Work Hours	Regular Spring and Fall semester hours: Sundays: 1:30 PM - 10 PM, Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM Interim Hours (Closed on Weekends): Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM Interim Hours (Closed Saturdays. Sundays 2 PM - 6 PM): Sundays: 1:30 PM - 6 PM, Monday - Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5 PM, Friday: 1 PM - 5 PM
Posting Date	08/23/2024
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	Elmhurst University is a leading four-year institution of higher education that seamlessly blends liberal learning and professional preparation to help students reach their full potential. Founded in 1871, Elmhurst now offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, more than 20 graduate and certificate programs in flexible formats, and the Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with differing abilities. Elmhurst University is among the top-ranked colleges and universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report. Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the University's mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst University is an equal opportunity Employer. Elmhurst University prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.