Job Description :

The Library Specialist will provide support for the Librarians in the Eugene D. McMahon Library. The individual in this position will be responsible for a variety of non-librarian duties, including but not limited to the following:

Job Duties :

• Assisting patrons with services appropriate to the level of responsibility,
• Managing and/or contributing to digital outreach efforts,
• Using Library and University software systems to perform a variety of Library tasks,
• Cleaning and maintenance of existing library equipment; troubleshooting, conducting regular inventories, and keeping up to date on new technology to improve the collection,
• Assisting with circulation duties including but not limited to supervising the circulation desk as needed and administering the functions of the Digital Media Lab,
• Organizing or participating in the organization of Library events and activities,
• Supervising student workers as needed,
• Assisting with print collection inventory, organization, and curation,
• Collecting and compiling statistical data,
• Tracking, troubleshooting, and maintaining access for electronic resources,
• Serving as back-up supervisor of the Tutoring Center, and
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervision : The Library Specialist will report to the Library Director.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated successful use of software programs
• Demonstrated high-quality communication skills
• Ability to work with others towards fulfillment of the library’s mission and goals
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality customer service

Preferred Qualifications :

• Library experience
• Supervisory experience

Salary Range : $28,500

Applying :

Attachments should include a cover letter indicating experience applicable to position, resume, transcripts (unofficial are acceptable at this point), names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references.

Deadline :

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; however, only candidates whose applications are received by October 7, 2026 are assured of receiving full consideration.

Physical Requirements :

Ability to lift objects under 15 pounds including using the upper body to raise objects from a lower position to a higher position; ability to reach including extending the arm and hand; ability to stand for short or extended periods of time; ability to engage in repetitive motions including finger dexterity; ability to speak, hear and see. Ability to crouch, climb and walk stairs.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated successful use of software programs
• Demonstrated high-quality communication skills
• Ability to work with others towards fulfillment of the library’s mission and goals
• Demonstrated ability to provide high-quality customer service

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Required Skills

Required Experience

• Coaching, training, counseling, and evaluating performance of team members against company production, safety, quality, and management standards
• Managing team members to ensure productivity, safety, and efficiency levels are obtained; also responsible for communicating the status of objectives to the team
• Performing duties of assigned area including assembly and serving as a machine operator and material handler
• Resolving issues through root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Inspecting products to ensure conformance to quality, engineering, and customer requirements
• Completing and maintaining all associated electronic processes paperwork including checklists, stamping, blue prints, bar coding, and shipping materials
• Performing duties in accordance with current Quality Management System, Safety Management System, and KPS Global Code of Conduct requirements
• Maintaining departmental housekeeping and 5S standards