Interlibrary Loan Specialist

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Interlibrary Loan Specialist - Evenings

DEPARTMENT: Library

REPORTS TO: Director of Library Services

UNIVERSITY MISSION: Rochester Christian University is a Christ-centered institution that empowers students to lead lives of personal and professional significance while serving God in a changing world.

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Director of Library Services, this position provides customer-responsive interlibrary loan service to Rochester Christian University students, faculty and staff.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• MLS/MLIS/MSLS from an ALA accredited graduate program preferred
• Prior academic library experience
• Familiarity with library workflows

• Ensures that all user requests for interlibrary loan items are addressed in a timely manner
• Compiles ILL statistics for local, regional and national reports
• Supervises the processing of all ILL borrowing and lending requests
• Knowledge of national guidelines to ensure compliance with ILL copyright standards and practices of print and electronic materials
• Part‑time, 15 hours per week, $15 per hour
• Work weeknight shifts
• Provides assistance to faculty, students, and the campus community by receiving and responding to information requests in person and remotely through phone/email/chat

• Supervises and trains student workers in book processing, ILL transactions and other routine tasks

• Good oral and written communication skills with high degree of computer literacy
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Supportive of the University mission. Indicators of this support include a demonstrated personal faith in Jesus Christ and being active in a local church.