Library Specialist, Evening Lead- (Part Time)
CCAD's Library Department is seeking a professional who enjoys fast-paced roles, can work independently with little supervision, is a critical thinker, and has the ability to multi-task to fill this role. The Library staff is a highly collaborative and cohesive team, providing a wide range of high-quality services for our faculty, staff, and students. This role is crucial to keep our procedures and processes running smoothly. We are dedicated to our mission of being an agile, trusted, strategic partner who delivers sustainable services and solutions that contribute to CCAD's success through the attraction, retention and engagement of a talented creative, diverse and inclusive workforce and we would love for you to join our team!
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 assisting with administrative tasks. This position works part- time in the late afternoon/evenings during the academic semester with an adjusted day shift schedule during breaks and summer months. Daily operations will include closing the library, monitoring student employees during shifts, providing service to patrons at the desk, basic troubleshooting library equipment and technology (e.g. printers, copiers, computers, scanners), basic reference and directional guidance in- person and over the phone, communicating library policies and procedures, collecting data, general administrative clerical assistance, and other related functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to the following:
- Oversees student workers during evening desk shifts, ensuring they handle tasks such as shelving, shelf-reading, searching for missing items, and other related responsibilities
- Generates and processes Ohio Private Academic Libraries (OPAL) and OhioLINK INN-REACH requests and shipments
- Assists Library & Information Technology department 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 in the Library during evening shifts or works independently. Carries out lead responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include assisting in training students; assigning and directing their work; and working with the Director of Library Services to address complaints and resolving problems. Does not formally evaluate performance.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks
- Interact in an effective and professional manner 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
- Minimum of 1 year work experience in a library or a 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
- 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 by this job 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
APPLICATION REVIEW: Review of applications will begin on October 1st.
About Columbus College of Art & Design
Columbus College of Art & Design teaches undergraduate and graduate students in the midst of 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 that produce graduates equipped to shape culture and business at the highest level. Additionally, CCAD offers year-round community art classes for children and adults of all ages, led by local creators and designers skilled in their craft. For more information, visit ccad.edu.
About Columbus:
As the 14th largest city in the country and the largest and fastest-growing city in Ohio, Columbus is collaborative, open, and dynamic. Between incredible arts and entertainment, exciting collegiate and professional sports, and a spectacular downtown riverfront of sprawling greenspace, Columbus has something for everyone. Here, you'll find all the culture and amenities you'd expect in a major city, with the friendly and approachable attitude of the Midwest. Franklin County, where Columbus is located, is
the epicenter of the state's political, economic, and social presence and is home to 1.3 million residents with a median age of 34. Columbus is a top city for equality and was the recipient of a perfect score from the Human Rights Campaign in 2020. And central Ohio is serious about higher education: the Columbus region is home to 52 college and university campuses, with 22,000 annual college graduates. Because CCAD is closely tied to the city's numerous art and design spaces and ever-expanding districts, you'll have plenty of places to experience creativity and showcase your own.
EEO Statement:
Columbus College of Art & Design ("CCAD") is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran and/or military status, protected medical leaves, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. CCAD is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy regarding all aspects of employment.
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