Access Services Librarian Job at UT Permian Basin in Odessa

The University of Texas Permian Basin invites applicants for the position of Access Services Librarian.

REPORTS TO : Director of Library Services

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

Incumbent prioritizes a user-centered approach to all aspects of access services and leads a holistic approach to improve the user experience for the library. Performs a variety of operational duties involving library systems and procedures to provide access to the collection, reference services and assist patrons in the use of library resources and services. Performs and coordinates circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan, and stacks maintenance.

SPECIFIC TASKS AND DUTIES :

• Coordinates all Access Services functions. Communicates and enforces the department’s policies and procedures.
• Resolves problems concerning service, borrower eligibility, and copyright responsibility.
• Manages resource sharing including interlibrary loan, reciprocal borrowing, and document delivery.
• Manages the course reserve collection with support from Library Specialists.
• Maintains awareness of current trends in policy, practices, and technologies as they pertain to access services, interlibrary loan, document delivery, user experience, and academic librarianship in general.
• Maintains statistics describing access services and prepares various reports using those statistics.
• Coordinates the work area and daily tasks associated with the automated circulation systems involved in controlling delinquencies and fines.
• Manages all tasks involving the borrowing and lending of materials from other institutions with support from Library Specialists.
• Oversees stack maintenance that includes shelving, inventory projects, and general participation in the weeding process.
• Provides regular training sessions for Student Assistants.
• Conducts performance evaluations according to University policy.

The above statements are not a complete list of all responsibilities and duties performed by employees in this job. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Library Services.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :

SCHEDULE :

This is an exempt 12-month position and the work schedule is Monday through Friday. As an exempt employee, this schedule may vary based on the number of hours needed to meet the job responsibilities. The individual holding this position may need to be available early mornings, evenings, and weekends to meet the needs of the office.

The University offers an excellent compensation package which includes a broad range of employee benefits including free health insurance (employee only) as well as a generous retirement program. We invite you to learn more at www.utpb.edu.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

EXPECTATIONS :

In this position, he / she would be expected to have or possess :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

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