What are the responsibilities and job description for the Access Services Librarian position at Campbell University?
Department: Wiggins Memorial Library
Status: Full Time
Position Summary:
The Access Services Librarian assists in the provision of user-centered services that facilitate the use of the library’s collections. The incumbent provides key access service roles including interlibrary loan, document delivery, stacks management, and service desk coverage including research assistance. The Access Services Librarian also assists with the provision of library services for the Adult & Online Education programs including the Second Chance Initiative, Campbell’s prison education program
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide access services options, including circulation, interlibrary loan, and document delivery.
- Perform circulation and reference desk duties, to include one evening per week, opening the library some mornings and some Saturdays.
- Assist the Reference & Distance Learning Librarian with the provision of library services to Adult & Online Education, including Second Chance Initiative, students and faculty.
- Develop and implement new services and instructional support to meet changing research needs.
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Oversee the organization, management, and promotion of the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business (LFSB) Museum collection. (~2 hrs/wk)
- Arrange, promote, and lead regular LFSB Museum tours.
- Serve on university committees as assigned.
- Perform other such duties as may be assigned by the Head of Access Services & Student Success Librarian, Reference & Distance Learning Librarian, or Dean of the Library.
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times.
- Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including but not limited to Title IX, and Information Security, including but not limited to; FERPA and other state and federal mandates.
- Other job-related duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.
Education/Experience:
- Master’s Degree in Library or Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited program.
- Experience working with prison education students, desired.
- Experience working with Blackboard LMS, desired.
- Experience in the provision of access services
- Experience in a higher education or non-profit sector, desired
- Experience or training in interlibrary loan, desired.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Ability to communicate effectively to all groups through both oral and written channels
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
- Excellent leadership and supervisory skills
- Comprehensive computer skills, with the ability to learn and utilize new and emerging technology
- Familiarity with ExLibris Alma system and Atlas Systems ILLiad
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and common methods of digital communication such as web conferencing, web/text/ chat platforms
- Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with trustees, faculty, staff, students, high-level university officials and the public.
- Work independently as well as function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people.
- Exercise good judgment in complex, new, and/or stressful situations.
- Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet set deadlines
- Adaptability, flexibility and a willingness to work in a changing environment
- Ability to work occasional evening or weekend hours and occasional travel for professional development; including overnight stays
- This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University
To Apply For This Position:
Campbell University is unable to accept paper or email applications. IMPORTANT: A cover letter, CV, or resume, and contact information for three professional references are requested as part of the application process. Applications without these attachments may be considered incomplete. If you have any questions, or if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an application for employment contact the Human Resources Department at 910-893-1256 or email employment@campbell.edu. Campbell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Campbell University maintains a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. Accordingly, the University is committed to administering all educational and employment activities without discrimination as to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ethnicity or national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, protected veteran and military status and any other characteristic protected by law, except where appropriate and authorized by law. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, the following employment decisions and practices: hiring; upgrading; promotions; demotions or transfers; layoffs; recalls; terminations; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training, including apprenticeship; and recruitment or recruitment advertising.
Employees and applicants of Campbell University will not be subjected to any form of harassment or discrimination for exercising rights protected by, or because of their participation in, an investigation or compliance review related to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, the Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998, or any other federal or state nondiscrimination law, rule, or regulation.
Campbell University also maintains affirmative action programs to implement our equal employment opportunity policy. Employees or applicants who wish to review appropriate portions of these affirmative action programs may schedule an appointment to do so by contacting Human Resources at the Buies Creek campus, during normal business hours.
