Information Access Assistant – Dartmouth Libraries (Hanover, NH)

Dartmouth Libraries is hiring for a part-time, weekend evenings Information Access Assistant position. Come join the Access Services team in providing essential customer service at the Baker-Berry Library circulation desk. The position is a part-time position (16 hours/week) scheduled to work Saturdays and Sundays from 6pm-2am. The position will be responsible for closing the Baker-Berry Library on weekend evenings; responding to a variety of in-person, telephone, and email information requests; and working on a variety of departmental projects such as pulling books for hold requests.

Bring your unique skills, grow them through professional development and engagement, and help us empower students by unlocking their individual potential.

As a potential staff member at Dartmouth Libraries, you will be joining our organization at a pivotal moment. After consulting and collaborating with our academic community, campus partners, and library colleagues, Dartmouth Libraries have a new strategic direction – Research Engine, Powering Knowledge. Grounded in our Purpose and Vision, this strategic framework supports us in achieving our goals and aspirations. Those aspirations are to:

Empower students by unlocking individual potential
Accelerate advanced research
Elevate scholarship with powerful research tools and methods and
Amplify Dartmouth’s impact across the scholarly ecosystem

Interested?
You can learn more about the position and apply at: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/73436

Hiring range: $20.00 – $22.50/hour

Do you have questions?
Contact: Alexis Gomez, Evening Circulation and Reserves Supervisor, alexis.m.gomez@dartmouth.edu

Review of applications will begin 5/20/24, and will continue until the position is filled.

ABOUT DARTMOUTH Founded in 1769, Dartmouth is a member of the Ivy League and consistently ranks among the world’s greatest academic institutions. The Dartmouth Library is dedicated to supporting teaching, learning, and research and works in partnership with the students and faculty of the School of Arts & Sciences, the Thayer School of Engineering, the Tuck School of Business, the Geisel School of Medicine, and the Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies. Dartmouth Library is supported by a highly committed staff of about 145. The Dartmouth College Library is a member of the Ivy Plus Libraries Confederation, the Association of Research Libraries, CRL, NERL, HathiTrust, CLIR/DLF, and the Library Publishing Coalition.

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

– Posted 5/17/24

Senior Circulation Specialist – Evening Supervisor – Saint Michael’s College Library (Colchester, VT)

The Library at Saint Michael’s College invites applications for the Senior Circulation Specialist – Evening Supervisor position. The Senior Circulation Specialist – Evening Supervisor position is responsible for managing all library circulation operations during evening hours (generally 4:00 pm – 12:00 am Sunday – Thursday, during the academic year). In addition to the overall responsibility for the operation of the building in the evenings, this position will also oversee and train student staff to ensure circulation services are accurately performed. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position with a starting rate of $20 – $22 per hour (based of prior experience).

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Providing support in the efficient use of library services to campus community
Providing user support in all areas of the library, including circulation, information retrieval, and technology
Processing and maintaining the print periodicals collection
Coordinating and organizing the course reserve materials collection

For a full job description, please click here.

Our lived experience impacts how we self-assess our skills, experience, and qualifications. In particular, data and statistics have shown that candidates who are BIPOC, LGBTQ+, women, people from working-class backgrounds, people with disabilities, and others with minoritized and marginalized identities may not apply to jobs when they do not believe they meet 100% of the requirements and expected responsibilities listed in the job descriptions. Some responsibilities and skills are teachable and can be learned on the job. If you can imagine yourself in this position, bringing value to our students and community and meeting most of what we are looking for, please apply.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee and family assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities.

Requirements:

Applicants must have the following:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience working in a library is preferred
Supervisory experience is preferred, but not required

An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

Application Instructions:

Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button:

Resume
A cover letter that includes a statement articulating your skills, and experience that would contribute to Saint Michael’s commitment to becoming a more culturally responsive and inclusive community

For full consideration, please submit application materials by April 26. The position remains open until filled.

For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit: https://egqw.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_13/job/1279/?utm_medium=jobshare

– Posted 4/10/24

Circulation Evening Staff Member – Howe Library (Burlington, VT)

The Howe Library is seeking an Evening Circulation staff member (Library Support Senior) for our team. This position provides supervision of student employees and oversees security and safety during evening and weekend hours. Responsibilities include the supervision of public service points, assisting Library users with problems and access issues, enforcing library policy, overseeing stacks maintenance, and coordinating projects with other Library and university staff. This is a full-time evening shift position with a Sunday through Thursday schedule when classes are in session.

For more information and to apply online, please visit our website: http://www.uvmjobs.com and refer to job posting number S4859PO. Candidates are required to submit a cover letter, résumé, diversity statement, and contact information for three references. The search will remain open until the position is filled. For best consideration, complete applications should be received no later than January 26, 2024.

The University of Vermont is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category legally protected by federal or state law.

– Posted 1/10/24