What are the responsibilities and job description for the Access Services Specialist position at usm?
Special Instructions to Applicants
Review of applications will begin five day after posting and will continue until the position is filled. Please attach a cover letter and resume to application packet.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the
United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The
University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).
Job Summary
Provides front-line customer service to patrons at the
Access Services Desk while supporting collection management operations for the
Gulf Coast Library. Assists students, faculty, staff, and community members
with circulation services, basic research inquiries, and use of library
resources. Coordinates and processes poster print orders, ensuring accuracy,
quality, and timely completion.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists with the daily operations of the Access Services desk. Charges and discharges all library materials accurately. Provides superior customer service and maintains good relations with public community, faculty, staff, and students. Addresses problems for guests patiently and proactively both in person and online.
- Assists patrons in locating materials or refers them to the appropriate location within the library or on the campus. Assists guests with printing, copying, and using library equipment. Identifies and refers complex problems to supervisor.
- Organizes and processes acquired items for all collections within the Gulf Coast Library. Assists Collection Supervisor with book pulls for assessment and weeding. Withdraws weeded items from the collection and processes them for surplus or Better World Books. Creates and updates spine labels when necessary. Assists with minor repairs on library materials. Responsible for shelf-reading collection and physical shifting of items in conjunction with the Circulation Supervisor. May supervise students during stacks maintenance.
- Provides media equipment when requested and regularly reviews equipment procedures. Processes requested and returned media materials. Receives, prepares, and notifies patrons regarding poster orders. Routes patron information to administration.
- Other duties as assigned. Primarily works evenings and Saturday shifts. Serves on committees as assigned