Library Specialist

USM Libraries & Learning invites applicants to join our dynamic team!

The University of Southern Maine is seeking applicants for the part-time, weekend and evening position of Library Specialist CL3 located in USM Libraries, Portland and Gorham campuses. 

Fall semester hours are:

Saturday (Portland) 9:30am – 6:00pm

Sunday (Gorham) 1:30pm – 10:00pm

Monday (Portland) 4:00pm – 8:00pm

*Intersession and spring semester hours subject to change.  Work days will remain the same.

This could be a wonderful opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate student. 

The Library Specialist is a key member of the Access Services team. The position provides a variety of services and support including information services, circulation assistance, reference, e-reserves, assistance with navigating academic support services, and answering basic technology/computer questions. Excellent service skills are required. The Library Specialist shares responsibility for training and supervising library student assistants. The person in this position will have the needed skills to assist with Interlibrary Loan and digital library services and resources. This position has extensive in-person, telephone, and online interactions with students, faculty, staff, researchers, and the public. This position is responsible for building opening/closing procedures.

This Library Specialist position will pay a starting rate of $19.59/hour for a new hire or the appropriate transfer rate for a current employee with the University of Maine System. There is a .40 cents per hour shift differential for evening and weekend hours. 

This position provides a terrific opportunity to pursue a bachelor’s or advanced degree through the university’s generous tuition waiver benefit.

The University of Southern Maine provides highly competitive benefits that include generous paid time off (13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time); health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short- and long-term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employees and tuition discounts for spouses and eligible dependents; a 403(b)-retirement plan with 10% employer contribution; and more. To learn more, please review the Benefits Information Summary.  

The University of Southern Maine embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. The Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports USM’s DEIA- and Community Impact-focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply. 

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) and one year of specialized training or education in library related services
• OR, High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) and five years of library support experience.

How to Apply:

For the original job position visit here. Visit the  USM Careers Page for applications and submit the following:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

For full consideration please submit all required materials by October 20, 2024. 

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.