Library Services Specialist
Job Description
Position Number:
129586Title:
Library Services SpecialistFunctional Title:
Library Services SpecialistCategory Status:
22-Nonexempt, Contingent 2Applicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
100Unit:
LIBR-LibrariesHiring Range Minimum:
43404Hiring Range Maximum:
52085Benefits Summary
Top Benefits and Perks:Contingent II Benefits Summary
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
When Late Night Service is in operation, provides services to library users during overnight hours. Provides circulation of books, equipment, reserves, and interlibrary loan items at the Library Services Desk and Tech Desk, communicates policies and procedures to library users, enforces building access policies, and maintains physical facilities and equipment. Provides guidance and support to library support staff in the provision of library and security services. Work schedule is primarily 11:00 pm – 8:00 am, Sunday through Thursday, during the fall and spring semesters when Late Night Service is available.
Note that this position will work a modified day schedule during winter and summer terms, when Late Night is not in operation.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree.
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
One year of experience directly related to the primary duties of the position .
One year of experience directly related to the primary duties of the position .
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of the mission and role of college or university library and its primary customers.
- Ability to learn and apply contemporary library terminology and functions.
- General knowledge of traditional and emerging practices for describing and organizing information resources.
- Understanding and ability to apply library and university computing policies and practices that help ensure information quality, integrity, and security.
- Ability to apply and enforce U.S. Copyright laws and current trends related to access and use of information resources.
- Knowledge of basic principles of quality customer service, teamwork, and conflict resolution. Ability to work independently and exercise initiative in applying rules, procedures and instructions.
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications skills.
- Experience and proficiency with one or more technologies or tools used to create, seek, use, or manage information.
- Ability to learn and operate a variety of common computing and productivity applications (e.g. email, word processing, databases and spreadsheets, content management, web browsers) and specialized library hardware, systems, and software applications.
- Ability to apply key concepts and best practices for developing, maintaining, and using collections of digital information. Skill in analytical and problem solving.
- Ability to assist other library staff in selecting and evaluating technology used in libraries.
Other:
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Experience working in an academic or public library.
- Experience with Aleph or other integrated library system and/or familiarity with the academic library circulation and reserves policies and procedures.
- Experience with or knowledge of overnight security operations for large public buildings.
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
- Hours of operation for Late Night Services are 11:00 pm-8:00 am, Sunday to Thursday. Incumbent must be able to work these hours as scheduled. Overtime is required during Late Night extended hours (Finals Week of fall and spring semesters).
- Work involves extensive standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, lifting, and moving objects, such as fully-loaded book trucks.
- Respond to security breaches and emergencies; for example, incumbent must climb stairs, do foot patrols in building, and reset alarms.
- Position requires frequent work at a computer.
- Work schedules are subject to change based on the University calendar and staffing needs, and may include weekends.
Posting Date:
06/25/2024Closing Date:
07/09/2024Open Until Filled
NoDiversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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