Access Services Specialist; Part-time Evening​/Weekend Supervisor

George Fox University's Library Department is seeking a team player with excellent organizational skills to serve as our Access Services Specialist.

The Access Services Specialist plays a crucial role in implementing procedures and maintaining workflows in circulation and interlibrary loan, particularly during evening and weekend hours, while also overseeing and coordinating interlibrary loan services and providing access service to patrons.

• Providing outstanding customer service to all library patrons.
• Serving patrons by answering or referring questions, answering phones, and resolving or reporting issues.
• Performing all library circulation services and other special projects and duties as assigned.
• Training and supervising the scheduled evening and weekend student employees in the circulation area.
• Assisting with Interlibrary Loan and Summit resource sharing (Orbis Cascade Alliance) processes and procedures.
• Overseeing the opening and closing procedures for the building.
• Supporting the research librarians by working on projects (such as updating libguides).
• Maintaining inventory of library supplies.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrating awareness, respect, and appreciation for diversity of culture, background, race, sex, political views, expressions of faith, etc. and works well with a variety of people.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervising student employees during evening and Sunday hours, ensuring they are well trained in their responsibilities. Support the Access Services front desk by answering patrons questions, and reconciling their library accounts as needed. Support Interlibrary Loan by maintaining the lending queue. Work with supervisors to assure students are getting the best training.

• One year of library or other relevant experience.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office (Word, basic Excel) and its Google equivalents. Experience with library automation systems is a plus.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills. Ability to work at a computer for an extended period of time.
• Ability to relate effectively with the library's public and supervise student employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with a high level of dependability.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States. This position does not offer visa sponsorship; therefore, only applicants who do not require sponsorship for employment visas, now or at any point in the future, should apply.
• A commitment to the University's Theology of Racial and Ethnic Diversity.
• A desire to work with a diverse community of students and employees who represent various cultures, backgrounds, abilities, ethnicities, political views, and expressions of Christian faith.
• A personal commitment to Jesus Christ and express their Christian testimony in a church. In addition, employees agree to live in agreement with the Community Lifestyle Statement and affirm the theological commitments expressed in the Statement of Faith.

• Hours Per Week: 40 hours per week, 9 months per year
• Work Period:
  August 15th through May 15th
• Anticipated Weekly
  
  Schedule:
  
  Sunday through Thursday - 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
  • The schedule will adjust to weekday/daytime hours during Christmas break and Spring break.
• Primary
  
  Work Location:
  
  Newberg Campus
• Working Conditions:
  
  Physical requirements could include lifting more than 10 pounds and performing any activities such as balancing, bending/stooping, climbing stairs, crawling, crouching, climbing ladders, kneeling, repetitive motion or reaching above shoulder level.
• Supervisor:
  Access Services Supervisor

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