Willamette University, founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon’s top-ranked MBA program, the Northwest’s oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master’s degrees in data science and computer science.
Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department, hr@willamette.edu or call us at 503-370-6210.
ACCESS SERVICES LIBRARIAN
The Access Services Librarian at Pacific Northwest College of Art implements and manages procedures to ensure the smooth operation of circulation, resource sharing, and interlibrary loan as well as being responsible for training, supervising and evaluating student employees. As the primary public services position in the library, this position works closely with the Branch Manager and other library staff to continuously improve library facilities and services.
Duties and Responsibilities
Manages circulation, resource sharing, and interlibrary loan
Hires, trains, and supervises student employees
Responsible for explaining and enforcing library policies and procedures and for seeing that access services policies are accurately reflected in library material
Provides on-site expertise in using the ILS
Maintains statistics for circulation, interlibrary loans, reserves, and use of library space
Works in collaboration with Branch Manager and library staff to establish policies and implementation of library-wide initiatives and projects
Works with Electronic Resource Librarian to manage serials
Performs copy cataloging
Provides outreach to students, faculty, and staff. Works closely with the Branch Manager and colleagues in other PNCA departments to ensure that the library is integrated into the overall PNCA community
Additional Job Functions
Provides access to archival materials and special collections
Represents the library with committee work, within the University Libraries, on campus and at local and national conferences
Works closely with the Branch Manager to manage facilities and deal with issues of security
Provides reference assistance
Maintains current awareness of trends and developments in library services; seek continuous improvements in professional skills and competencies through professional development and attending required training
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Master of Library Science or equivalent
Interpersonal communication and analytical skills
Personnel management skills
Established organization and documentation skills
Ability to set priorities and complete assignments in a timely manner
Ability to handle interruptions, perform in a multi-task environment
Technology skills
Proven ability to maintain attendance with set hours
Preferred Qualifications
Experience carrying out circulation and interlibrary loans
Familiarity with integrated library systems
Knowledge of art
Typical Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Ability to lift, push, pull up to forty pounds
Ability to tolerate dust, bend, squat, reach, and use step stools
Salary: $55,735
You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:
Cover letter addressing the required/desired qualifications and presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve emphasis
Current Resume
Applications should be received by December 15, 2024 for full consideration.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY VALUES DIVERSITY:
Believing that diversity contributes to academic excellence and to rich and rewarding communities, WU is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff and student body. We seek candidates, particularly those from historically underrepresented groups, whose work furthers diversity and who bring to campus varied experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENT:
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS:
Please read the following carefully before beginning the online application process. To be considered for employment at Willamette University, please complete our online employment application. Your application and all required attachments -- listed at the bottom of the page -- must be submitted for each individual job post that you are interested in applying. Once you submit your application you will not be able to edit your application.