What are the responsibilities and job description for the Librarian - Interlibrary Loan position at South Dakota Board of Regents?
Working Title
Librarian - Interlibrary Loan
Posting Number
CSA02689P
Department
USD-Libraries
Physical Location of Position (City)
Vermillion
Posting Text
The University of South Dakota invites applications for an Interlibrary Loan Librarian (Civil Service Librarian level) based at the University Libraries’ I.D. Weeks Library in Vermillion, South Dakota. This position will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the interlibrary loan department and will manage and process electronic course reserves. Duties will also support the operations of the circulation desk in ID Weeks Library and the interlibrary loan operations of the Wegner Health Sciences Library.
Candidates experienced with interlibrary loan processing and familiar with copyright law as it applies to electronic course reserves in an academic library are highly desired. Candidates must possess experience and comfort working with computers and office software/technologies, be detail-oriented, be well organized, have strong communication skills and be able to maintain confidentiality. They must be able to work with the diversity of colleagues, staff, faculty and students at the University of South Dakota. The individual must be flexible and capable of learning new tasks in a changing environment, committed to helping others by providing customer service in a professional manner, and willing to learn new concepts and technologies. They must be able to work independently or in groups and will be expected to meaningfully contribute to group work.
The Interlibrary Loan Librarian will work at the I.D. Weeks building on the Vermillion campus and will report to the Associate Dean for Access and Collection Services. A hybrid schedule with some remote work may be possible.
Candidates experienced with interlibrary loan processing and familiar with copyright law as it applies to electronic course reserves in an academic library are highly desired. Candidates must possess experience and comfort working with computers and office software/technologies, be detail-oriented, be well organized, have strong communication skills and be able to maintain confidentiality. They must be able to work with the diversity of colleagues, staff, faculty and students at the University of South Dakota. The individual must be flexible and capable of learning new tasks in a changing environment, committed to helping others by providing customer service in a professional manner, and willing to learn new concepts and technologies. They must be able to work independently or in groups and will be expected to meaningfully contribute to group work.
The Interlibrary Loan Librarian will work at the I.D. Weeks building on the Vermillion campus and will report to the Associate Dean for Access and Collection Services. A hybrid schedule with some remote work may be possible.
Posting Date
05/08/2026
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
First Consideration Date
05/25/2026
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with Experience
Duration of the Term
12 months
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Appointment Percent
100
Work Hours
8 am – 5 pm
Typical Hours Worked Per Week
Appointment Type
Regular
Scope of Search
External (includes Internal)
If internal, define scope of search
This position requires
No Requirement
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Department Description and Cultural Expectations
The University Libraries includes the ID Weeks Library in Vermillion and the Wegner Health Sciences Library in Sioux Falls. The Interlibrary Loan Office at ID Weeks Library is part of the Access and Collection Services unit. The unit and this position support the academic endeavors of the University of South Dakota students, faculty and staff by providing interlibrary loan/document delivery services, maintaining electronic course reserves, and providing circulation services. Materials from the collections are also loaned to libraries throughout the United States. University Libraries also provides interlibrary loan services for students and faculty of the Knutson School of Law on behalf of the McKusick Law Library.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
USD is committed to fostering a dynamic and welcoming working and learning environment for all. USD provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to ideological, political, or sectarian opinions or perspectives; or race, color, creed, religion, sex, ancestry, disability, national origin or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. USD is committed to the principles of free expression and encourages the timely and rational discussion of topics in an environment that is intellectually and ideologically diverse.