Access Services Specialist, part-time

Fairfield University is a co-educational, comprehensive Jesuituniversity with a 200-acre campus located along the scenicshoreline community of Fairfield, CT. The University is comprisedof approximately 3,500 undergraduate and 1,200 graduate studentspursuing degrees within 5 schools:
The College of Arts and Sciences, The Charles

F. Dolan School of Business, The School of Engineering, The Marion Peckham Egan School of Nursing and Health Studies, and School of Education and Human Development. As anexpression of our Jesuit, Catholic mission and identity, Fairfieldembraces a liberal humanistic approach to education, encouragingcritical thinking, cultivating free and open inquiry, and fosteringethical and religious values.

Academic

DiMenna-Nyselius Library

Supports a variety of Access Services and clerical procedures. Assists library patrons in the use of library materials, facilities, and equipment. Supervises and trains studentemployees. Manages Access Services operations in absence of Head of Access Services or Access Services & Reserves Specialist.

Physical requirements:

mobility;must be able to lift materials off shelf. Requires some evening and weekend hours.

Associate degree or equivalent required.

One-year previous library or related experience. Demonstrated computer literacy. Demonstrated knowledge of integrated library systems. Supervisory and communication skillsare required. Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Assisting with the supervision of approximately 30 student assistants.

Head of Access Services

Assists with all Access Services operations. This includes:

• assisting with oversight of the main service point, with extensive service hours, of the library,
• supporting access services-related tools and technologies including the integrated library system and student information system,
• maintaining workflows for all aspects of Access Services operations,
• maintaining patron records,
• explaining and interpreting circulation policies topatrons,
• assessing and resolving problems and referring to other staffas appropriate,
• answering routine inquiries and referring patrons in need of professional assistance to librarians,
• assisting patrons with the use of printer, scanner, and computer hardware,
• assisting with the on-campus delivery of Library andinterlibrary loan material,
• assisting with mailing of library resources to remotepatrons,
• identifying books for repair or replacement,
• managing Access Services operations in absence of Head of Access Services or Access Services & Reserves Specialist.

• performing routine inspection of building for issues requiringwork orders,
• opening or closing building as necessary,
• submitting work orders,
• communicating with Head of Access Services regarding buildingissues and maintenance,
• monitoring building security and providing the initial response to emergencies and issues related to building access and security.

• coaching, training and mentoring, as appropriate,
• overseeing the flow and quality of work,
• coordinating staffing schedules,
• assisting Head of Access Services to evaluate performance.

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needsindicate.

Academic - Staff

Performs such other duties, responsibilities, and activities as required by supervisor and as departmental/University needsindicate.

Fairfield University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race,color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected byfederal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement,promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves ofabsence, compensation and training.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactorybackground check.

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