Library Specialist, Evening Lead- Part Time Job at Columbus College of Art and D

Overview

Library Specialist, Evening Lead – Part Time. CCAD's Library Department seeks a professional who can work fast-paced, independently with minimal supervision, think critically, and multi-task. The Library staff is collaborative and provides high-quality services for faculty, staff, and students. This role helps ensure procedures and processes run smoothly and supports CCAD's mission to be an agile, trusted, strategic partner delivering sustainable services and solutions.

Schedule: Monday–Thursday 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM; Sunday 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM.

Summary

The Library Specialist-Evening Lead reports to the Director of Library Services and is responsible for overseeing the library in the evenings and for assisting with administrative tasks. This part-time role works in the late afternoon/evenings during the academic semester with an adjusted day shift during breaks and summer months. Daily operations include closing the library, supervising student employees during shifts, assisting patrons at the desk, basic troubleshooting of library equipment and technology (printers, copiers, computers, scanners), basic reference and directional guidance in-person and over the phone, communicating library policies and procedures, data collection, general administrative clerical tasks, and related functions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees student workers during evening desk shifts, ensuring tasks such as shelving, shelf-reading, locating missing items, and other related duties are completed.
• Generates and processes Ohio Private Academic Libraries (OPAL) and OhioLINK INN-REACH requests and shipments.
• Assists Library & Information Technology with invoices and general clerical paperwork.
• Guides patrons in finding and using library resources and answers basic reference questions.
• Provides basic technical troubleshooting for computers, printers, and equipment.
• Assists library staff with collection maintenance including deaccessioning and inventory.
• Performs other duties as needed.

Lead Responsibilities

Directly oversees student employees during evening shifts or works independently. Carries out lead responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws. Assists in training students, assigns and directs their work, and collaborates with the Director of Library Services to address complaints and resolve problems. Does not formally evaluate performance.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, a candidate must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and ability required.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Interact professionally with diverse populations, the college community, and the public.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• Ability to function effectively and independently in a flexible environment.
• Ability to retain and follow circulation policies while resolving patron issues equitably.
• Ability to exercise appropriate judgment with minimal supervision.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year work experience in a library or customer service environment.
• Minimum of 1 year supervisory or lead experience.

Physical Demands

• The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, and climb or balance.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

APPLICATION REVIEW: Review of applications will begin on October 1.

About Columbus College of Art & Design

Columbus College of Art & Design teaches undergraduate and graduate students within a thriving creative community in Columbus, Ohio. Founded in 1879, CCAD is one of the oldest private, nonprofit art and design colleges in the United States. CCAD offers nine BFA programs and a Master of Professional Studies in User Experience Design, plus year-round community art classes for children and adults. For more information, visit ccad.edu.

About Columbus

Columbus is the 14th largest city in the U.S. and the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio. It is collaborative, open, and dynamic, with arts and entertainment, collegiate and professional sports, and a vibrant downtown riverfront. Franklin County, where Columbus is located, is home to 1.3 million residents. The city emphasizes equality and higher education, hosting many colleges and universities. CCAD is connected to the city’s art and design spaces and districts, offering many opportunities to experience creativity and showcase work.

EEO Statement

CCAD is committed to equal employment opportunity and to complying with all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting discrimination. We strive for a work environment free of harassment and retaliation based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, medical condition, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, protected medical leaves, political affiliation, or any other protected status. CCAD supports equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment.