The University of Virginia School of Law seeks a Library Assistant or Coordinator to support the Circulation Department within the Arthur J.

Morris Law Library. The University of Virginia School of Law is consistently recognized as one of the top law schools in the country, and the Law Library is critical to its mission and culture.

The Arthur J. Morris Law Library supports the Law School's mission of excellence in teaching, research, and publication.

The environment at the Law School is both active and supportive, with a strong sense of collegiality among students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to excellence and service.

The Library Assistant / Coordinator will support a broad range of library service, operational, and collection maintenance functions.

They will also provide significant support for the library through special projects related to catalog maintenance.

Library Assistant

will : Assist library patrons at the circulation desk.

Fulfill reproduction and digitization requests in support of student and faculty scholarship.

Route library materials within the Law School.

Assist with loose-leaf filing.

Maintain library stacks and common areas.

Manage carrel assignments and clear-out schedules.

Update library stacks signage.

Other duties as assigned.

Additional Responsibilities for Library Coordinator :

Coordinate and schedule weekly social media posts.

Run shelf-reading reports and create and maintain shelf-reading schedules.

This position will be filled at either the Assistant or Coordinator level depending on the candidate's education and experience.

Required Qualifications for Library Assistant :

High School diploma.

One or more years in administrative support services, customer service, or a public service role.

A strong customer service orientation.

Conscientiousness and attention to detail.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Ability to effectively prioritize competing tasks.

Ability to be flexible, navigate ambiguity, and adapt to change.

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to collaborate on team projects as well as work independently.

Required Qualifications for Library Coordinator :

All qualifications for Library Assistant plus :

Bachelor's degree; relevant experience may substitute for the degree.

One or more years of library experience.

Preferred Qualifications :

Working knowledge of Microsoft 365.

Experience with SirsiDynix / Workflows or other library catalog systems (ILS).

Experience with managing a social media presence for a library, business, or other organization.

This is a University Operational and Administrative Staff position with benefits , reporting to the Head of Access Services.

This position requires most work to be performed in person at the Law School, with the opportunity to perform a limited amount of work remotely in accordance with Law School policy.

To Apply :

Apply online at http : / / jobs.virginia.edu / us / en / job / R0059346 / Library-Assistant-or-Coordinator-School-of-Law .

Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile. Complete the application and upload the following required materials :

Cover letter

CV / resume

Names and contact information for three professional references.

Please note that ALL REQUESTED documents MUST be uploaded in the resume submission field, and you can combine documents into one PDF.

Applications that do not have all the required documents will not receive full consideration.

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

Questions regarding the position should be directed to Rebecca Owen at rowen@law.virginia.edu . Questions regarding the application process should be directed to Marcus Rozier, Academic Recruiter, at h j v5vm@virginia.edu .

The School of Law is located in Charlottesville, VA, a college town setting with natural beauty and significant historical relevance in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Charlottesville is a wonderful place to live with an extraordinary quality of life, often ranked among the best places to live in the United States.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff.

We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

Last updated : 2024-05-09