This position fills a variety of needs in the Public Access department focusing primarily on the day-to-day operations of Circulation. The Department is responsible for the hiring, scheduling, training and supervision of a large and diverse student workforce. The Assistant is on the front lines of the library, interacting with a variety of constituencies (faculty, staff, students, alums, guests, and the public), applying a complex and evolving set of policies and guidelines, and providing access to an array of materials (books, periodicals, CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays) and various equipment related to the use of those materials. The Public Access Assistant must be fluent with many systems that enable proper operation of the library; including circulation modules, public catalogs, reserve systems, shelf holds, shelf-check software, remote barcode readers, security alarms, lighting, public address systems, room reservations systems, ConnectNY, and interlibrary loan systems.
Minimum Qualifications
Associate's degree or equivalent and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of coursework and experience. The successful candidate will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be able to manage several projects simultaneously, and work in an organized manner with emphasis on detail and accuracy. Candidates must display a demonstrated ability for independent work and good judgment in decision making. Computer skills are required, as well as a commitment to flexibility and collaboration in a team environment. Excellent customer service skills are essential. Library experience preferred. Must be able to perform moderately demanding physical work related to book stacks maintenance.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior experience supervising students in an academic library Public Services department.
Physical Demands (For Union Positions Only)
EEO Statement
Skidmore College is committed to being an inclusive campus community and, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, domestic violence victim status, familial status, dating violence, or stalking, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
Employment at Skidmore College is contingent upon an acceptable background check result.
CREATIVE THOUGHT MATTERS.
Special Instructions to Applicant
To be considered for this position, please fill out an online application and attach the following documents: cover letter, resume and list of three references to include name, title, company, email address and telephone number of three professional references.
Documents must be attached through the application system. If you encounter difficulty, please contact Human Resources at: careers@skidmore.edu or 518 580.5800
Posting Information
Posting Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Closing Date 02/23/2018
Quicklink for Posting http://careers.skidmore.edu/postings/1426
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Where did you first learn about this position?
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- Diverse Issues in Higher Education
- Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
- HigherEdJobs.com
- Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education
- Indeed.com
- Inside Higher Education
- New York State Department of Labor
- Saratoga Chamber of Commerce
- Saratogian
- Scholarly Hires
- Skidmore Website
- Times Union
- Career Fair
- Invited by Department to Apply
- Professional Conference
- Professional journal/publication
- Referred by Skidmore Employee
- Other
- * How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?
- 0-1
- 1-3
- 3-5
- 5-7
- 7+
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- List of Three References
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