Requisition Number: 20122310 Type of Employment: Part-Time Regular Number of Months: Months Employed: June to May Number of Hours per Day/Week: 14 hours/week Daily Hours: 3:00 p.m.- 9 p. m. Saturday 10 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sunday (academic year); 9:00 a.m.- 5 p. m. Saturday, 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Sunday (summers)
Summary Position The Weekend Library Specialist will provide reference, technical and circulation services to students, faculty, staff, and the general public for approximately 14 hours per weekend.
Answers directional, technical and basic reference questions at the Information Desk from Elon students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Refers complex research questions to the appropriate librarian.
Provides and supervises customer service at the Circulation and Information Desks in the absence of full-time staff.
Maintains building order and security, reporting any unsafe conditions, equipment, or situations to library administration and campus security.
Provides basic troubleshooting for library equipment such as copiers, printers, computers, etc.
Acts as the sole person in charge Saturday evenings, maintaining all services and monitoring student assistants.
Initiates and maintains effective communication with supervisor, Library Dean, and other library staff.
Provides oversight and assistance to library student assistants at all service points.
Works collegially with computer consultants.
Participates in occasional meetings of the library staff.
Participates in appropriate workshops, seminars, and other professional development opportunities to improve skills and knowledge.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements Associates degree with customer service experience.
Masters in Library Science degree desired or in process; an appropriate combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Degree/Major: Length of Experience: 1-2 years of library experience desired. Supervisory Experience: No
Supervisory Experience Detail Will participate in supervision of student library staff members.
Special Skills or Experience
Special Instructions to Applicants Review of applicants will begin July 28th
Posting Date: 07/18/2022 Closing Date: Open Until Filled: Yes
General Purpose of Position The Weekend Library Specialist will provide reference, technical and circulation services to students, faculty, staff, and the general public for approximately 14 hours per weekend.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities Answers directional, technical and basic reference questions at the Information Desk from Elon students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Refers complex research questions to the appropriate librarian.
Provides and supervises customer service at the Circulation and Information Desks in the absence of full-time staff.
Maintains building order and security, reporting any unsafe conditions, equipment, or situations to library administration and campus security.
Provides basic troubleshooting for library equipment such as copiers, printers, computers, etc. Acts as the sole person in charge Saturday evenings, maintaining all services and monitoring student assistants.
Initiates and maintains effective communication with supervisor, Library Dean, and other library staff.
Provides oversight and assistance to library student assistants at all service points.
Works collegially with computer consultants.
Participates in occasional meetings of the library staff.
Participates in appropriate workshops, seminars, and other professional development opportunities to improve skills and knowledge.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience Associates degree with customer service experience.
Masters in Library Science degree desired or in process; an appropriate combination of education and experience may be substituted.
Does this position require driving for the university? No
Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.
Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elons experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs 'Focused on Student Success.' Elons more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.
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Elon University has built a national reputation as a premier student-centered arts and sciences university that values strong relationships between students and their faculty and staff mentors. Elon is ranked among the top-100 National Universities by U.S. News & World Report, with a No. 1 ranking for excellence in undergraduate teaching and No. 9 for innovation. Global engagement is central to Elon’s experience and the Institute of International Education has ranked the institution No. 1 in the nation for study abroad for 16 straight years.In addition, Elon is the only university in the nation ranked in the top-20 by U.S. News for excellence in all eight academic programs “Focused on Student Success.” Elon’s more than 7,000 students prepare to become the resilient, ambitious and ethical leaders the world needs, putting their knowledge into action on campus, in the community and around the globe.