Library Services Specialist

Whittier College is an independent, four-year Liberal Arts College distinguished by its small size (1600 undergraduates) and a nationally recognized liberal arts program.Whittier College has a history of strong and innovative interdisciplinary programs and a diverse student body.The College is ideally situated in the scenic hills eighteen miles east of downtown Los Angeles.

Library Services Specialist

Reporting to the Associate Director of Wardman Library, Library Services Specialists (LSSs) assist with daily access services operations (i.e., interlibrary loan, LINK+, circulation, and reserves) and also the creation and maintenance of ILS records for new acquisitions. Posted at the circulation desk, LSSs ensure quality service by overseeing interactions between Library Student Assistants and patrons, assisting with circulation when necessary, answering directional and technical questions, and referring more complex reference questions to librarians. LSSs coordinate the LINK+ and interlibrary loan requests and LSAs who page ILL and LINK+ books from the circulating collection. LSSs will respond and manage overdue and fines connected to circulated materials. The position also assists with the scanning and deposit of digital objects to the institutional repository. Finally, LSSs catalog newly acquired print books, and ensure that Library Student Assistants process new acquisitions well and in a timely manner.

Hours: Position requires irregular office hours including after-hours and weekend work Exempt Status: Non-exempt Full Time/Part Time status: Full Time Salary Range: $41,000-41,777 annually; Salary will commensurate with experience, skills, and knowledge.

Reports to: Associate Library Director

Location/Department: Whittier College (Main Campus)/Wardman Library

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Oversees circulation desk operations and transactions, including related operations (e.g., opening and closing), keeping the desk and environs clean and in good order, and supervising the work of Library Student Assistants posted at the circulation desk.
Coordinates the receiving and filling of LINK+ and interlibrary loan requests, including training and managing Library Student Assistants charged with paging materials from the circulating collection.
 Manages all aspects of overdue items (student, faculty, non-Whittier College) and billing for library fees (fines, replacements, and printing bills), including maintain communication with the Business Office on payment statuses. Collaborates with the Library Director and Special Collections Librarian on the digitizing and deposit of materials to the institutional repository.
 Participates in the supervision of Library Student Assistants charged with processing new acquisitions, ensuring this work is completed efficiently and according to quality standards established by the Collections Management Librarian.

Non-Essential Functions of the Job:

None identified at this time.

Previous Experience: One year paraprofessional access services or related experience.

Knowledge and Education: BA or equivalent required; intention to pursue a higher degree in library science or related field preferred.

Application Deadline: until the position is filled.

The position is based in Whittier, California. To be considered for this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to: [email protected] or mail to Whittier College, Attn: Human Resources Manager, 13406 E Philadelphia Street Whittier, CA 90608. AA/EOE.

Whittier College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, religion creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, or sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal Law