Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

Located 36 miles east of Atlanta on Emory's historic and original campus, the Oxford College is seeking a full-time Library Specialist to provide information desk services during required library hours, and to serve as a back-up to support other library functions, as requested.

It is required that applicants include a cover letter outlining their interest and transferable skills with their resume.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Performs a variety of complex library services and operations requiring a specialized knowledge.
• May process, verify and change bibliographic information online.
• Handles requests for borrowing and lending library materials.
• Performs bibliographic management activities such as searches, checking the series and name authority files, and reviewing cataloging records.
• Provides research assistance and answers complex research requests.
• Interprets library policies, handles specialized materials and instructs users in the use of internal and external information resources.
• Creates permanent machine-readable bibliographic and authority records.
• Sets-up, operates and maintains audio-visual and television equipment.
• Searches databases to determine the availability of materials, oversees receipt/check-in of materials, and organizes/prepares materials for binding.
• May hire, train, supervise and evaluate student or general staff.
• May monitor and direct workflow in assigned areas.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS: 

• Responsible for completing start up and closing routines at the Information Desk and reporting any building concerns to management.
• Performs a variety of tasks associated with providing specific user services for the library users (e.g., circulating materials, verifying user status, communicating library policies, and organizing materials for public use) using a knowledge of multiple on-line products.
• Responds to requests from users for information and circulation transactions.
• Interprets library policies, handles specialized materials and instructs users in the use of internal and external information resources.
• Communicates library policies/procedures to user community.
• Organizes materials for shelving, prepares materials for loan, scanning, pick-up, online course reserves, and other user services.
• Maintains required record keeping and statistics.
• Monitors traffic through library entrance and directs individuals accordingly.
• Provides complex library services and research assistance, including bibliographic verification.
• Triages requests for virtual library services.
• Opens and secures the library at closing, as scheduled.
• May process, verify and change bibliographic information online.
• Handles requests for borrowing and lending library materials.
• May perform bibliographic management activities such as searches, checking the series and name authority files, and reviewing cataloging records.
• May provide research assistance and answers complex research requests.
• Performs related responsibilities and project assistance, as required.
• Work schedule is as follows and is subject to change: Sunday-Thursday: 1pm-10pm

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Two years related experience.
• May require computer skills, special skills or proficiency in a foreign language.

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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