What are the responsibilities and job description for the Access and Delivery Supervisor position at Amherst College?
Job Summary:
The Interlibrary Loan Supervisor coordinates a user-centered resource-sharing service, ensuring equitable access to academic material for students, faculty, and staff. This position oversees the exchange of materials with an international network of libraries, maintaining high levels of service in all borrowing and lending.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain expertise in complex research environments, following developments in databases and online resources.
- Establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with partner libraries from across the country and internationally.
- Supervise and train a team of student assistants, providing ongoing support and guidance.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or 5 years of experience in lieu of degree.
- 1 year of work experience in an academic or research library.
- Experience searching online bibliographic databases and a strong interest in continual learning.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year of work experience in resource sharing or interlibrary loan.
- 1 year of work experience supervising others and providing training.
