Job Details
Library Access Services Associate
Qualifications:
A bachelor's degree is required for this position. Preference will be given to candidates with an MLIS degree or who are currently students in an MLIS program and/or those with 2 years academic library experience. Familiarity with ILLiad, OCLC WorldShare, and Koha or another integrated library system is preferred but not required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Resource Sharing:
- Process interlibrary loan (ILL) borrowing requests and lending requests.
- Maintain accurate ILL records and follow up on errors and problems.
- Update and maintain an ILL manual specific to the JKM Library's policies and procedures.
- Communicate with librarians and staff at other institutions to facilitate resource sharing.
- Assist Head of Access Services in issuing invoices for lost materials, receive and process bills from other institutions for both ILL and EZBorrow resource sharing systems.
- Stay current on issues of copyright as it pertains to resource sharing.
- Keep up to date on ILLiad software updates, trends, and best practices.
- Collect ILLiad & EZBorrow statistics for monthly report.
- Work closely with liaison librarians to create lists of items requested for collection development purposes.
Circulation:
- Process course reserve items and collect statistics each semester.
- Assist Head of Access Services in creation of library hold lists and letters for billing.
- Serve as backup to Head of Access Services for questions from Library Access Services Aides about circulation, EZBorrow, and ILLiad.
- Stay current on issues of copyright as it pertains to course reserves.
- Work with Head of Access Services to ensure all graduating students return their library materials.
Other:
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
How to Apply: Applications accepted only via (direct link is ) and follow the instructions to complete the application process. To ensure full consideration, please include:
- Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the position
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Contact information for three professional references
All application materials should be uploaded at the same time at the time of application. The system will not allow applicants to make edits to their applications after submission. Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Persons of color, women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of other underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, or national origin.