Delta College
Library Access Services Specialist (On Site - University Center, MI)
Delta College, Lansing, Michigan, United States
Library Access Services Specialist (On Site - University Center, MI)
The successful candidate must demonstrate experience, skills, and commitment to fostering an environment of belonging, diversity, equity and inclusion in students, faculty and staff.
The Library Access Services Specialist reports to the Library Manager and is responsible for all aspects of circulation, course reserves, and interlibrary loan, both day-to-day and long-term planning. The role requires excellent public relations/customer service skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Circulation
Oversee day-to-day operations and provide service desk coverage
Maintain all patron records
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate circulation student assistants
Perform collection maintenance including shifting, shelving, and shelf reading
Attend and participate in VLC database meetings
Keep current on Polaris trainings; train, answer questions, and troubleshoot for other staff; keep all relevant manuals current
Compile daily, monthly, and annual circulation statistics
Reserves
Process reserves in a timely manner
Review the list of reserve material with faculty annually
Provide assistance with loanable technology and open educational reserves
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
Oversee day-to-day operations of the interlibrary loan department
Process all OCLC requests; assist with MeL and VLC lending/borrowing
Process overdue notices and troubleshoot Interloan issues or problems
Send invoices; track and pay for lost items
Compile monthly and annual Interloan statistics and reports
Work with college departments and outside libraries on billing for lost materials
Use Colleague to add charge for lost items to student account
Reconcile charges quarterly with Financial Services
Other Managerial Responsibilities
Work with OCLC, Polaris, DCB, Excel, Colleague, and Access
Attend staff meetings and participate in team management
Monitor emerging trends and best practices in libraries and identify practical applications
Attend workshops and professional development activities
Know library and college services and policies
Serve on committees when assigned
Core Hours
This position core hours are: Fall/Winter Hours: Sunday 12:00pm – 6:00pm Monday – Thursday 11:00am – 8:00pm Hours differ in spring/summer and between semesters
Required Qualifications
Ability to learn new technology easily and apply learning to the position
1 – 3 years of position related experience
Additional Experiences Considered
Library experience
Polaris experience
Application Deadline
Position will remain open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 6th. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title and resume and/or certifications and licenses or transcripts.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Transcript 1
Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3
Professional Certifications or Licensures
Transcript 2
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The Library Access Services Specialist reports to the Library Manager and is responsible for all aspects of circulation, course reserves, and interlibrary loan, both day-to-day and long-term planning. The role requires excellent public relations/customer service skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Circulation
Oversee day-to-day operations and provide service desk coverage
Maintain all patron records
Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate circulation student assistants
Perform collection maintenance including shifting, shelving, and shelf reading
Attend and participate in VLC database meetings
Keep current on Polaris trainings; train, answer questions, and troubleshoot for other staff; keep all relevant manuals current
Compile daily, monthly, and annual circulation statistics
Reserves
Process reserves in a timely manner
Review the list of reserve material with faculty annually
Provide assistance with loanable technology and open educational reserves
Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
Oversee day-to-day operations of the interlibrary loan department
Process all OCLC requests; assist with MeL and VLC lending/borrowing
Process overdue notices and troubleshoot Interloan issues or problems
Send invoices; track and pay for lost items
Compile monthly and annual Interloan statistics and reports
Work with college departments and outside libraries on billing for lost materials
Use Colleague to add charge for lost items to student account
Reconcile charges quarterly with Financial Services
Other Managerial Responsibilities
Work with OCLC, Polaris, DCB, Excel, Colleague, and Access
Attend staff meetings and participate in team management
Monitor emerging trends and best practices in libraries and identify practical applications
Attend workshops and professional development activities
Know library and college services and policies
Serve on committees when assigned
Core Hours
This position core hours are: Fall/Winter Hours: Sunday 12:00pm – 6:00pm Monday – Thursday 11:00am – 8:00pm Hours differ in spring/summer and between semesters
Required Qualifications
Ability to learn new technology easily and apply learning to the position
1 – 3 years of position related experience
Additional Experiences Considered
Library experience
Polaris experience
Application Deadline
Position will remain open until filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 6th. The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Complete an on-line application and attach a cover letter with position title and resume and/or certifications and licenses or transcripts.
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Transcript 1
Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3
Professional Certifications or Licensures
Transcript 2
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