Research Services Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-13
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Education / Teaching
Academic, Education Administration
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Closing Date:
08/18/2026
Type of Position:Library Services
Workstudy Position:No
Job Type:Regular
Work Shift:Day Shift (United States of America)
Sponsorship Available:No
Institution Name:University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
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Department:Special Collections Research Services
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Summary ofJob Duties:
Serving as the Division’s Research Services Specialist under the supervision of the Coordinator of Research Services, this position assists researchers in their use of Special Collections materials, both on‑site and virtually; maintains Reading Room security; coordinates filling requests for duplication; and responds to researcher inquiries. This position serves as lead support staff in the Special Collections reading room and assists with hiring and training part‑time employees, retrieves and shelves requested archival and print materials, and coordinates duplication services requested by researchers.
This position also coordinates requests and storage of materials between off‑site storage and the reading room and classroom facilities in the main library. This position plays an active role in supporting the Division’s use of an online researcher registration and request platform through assisting researchers as they place requests.
This is an in‑person position, not a remote position. Extensive in‑person engagement in both supervisory activities and formal and informal interactions…
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