Resource Sharing Specialist/Library Assistant IV - Gumberg Library

Resource Sharing Specialist/Library Assistant IV - Gumberg Library

Salary:               $20.88 - $21.98 per hour based on a 35 hour work week   

Benefits:           The University offers generous benefits including paid time off (holidays, holy days and vacation), employer matching contributions to the retirement plan, and tuition benefits for employees and their eligible dependents. Learn more and explore benefits at www.duq.edu/benefits
Location:                   Gumberg Library
Position Status:         Full-time                                             
Hours:                        Varied - Schedule: Monday-Friday; opening to early afternoon; one remote work day per week; holidays. Hours are subject to change depending on library hours for semester and on service needs of department.
Position Number:      003306/30-511           
FLSA Status:             Non-exempt

POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Assistant University Librarian for Access Services, the primary function of this Resource Sharing Specialist position at Gumberg Library is to provide access to research materials needed by the Duquesne University community by operating all aspects of interlibrary loan borrowing.  This position works to search and place 4,000 complex Interlibrary Loan Borrowing requests annually, with emphasis on rapid turnaround time, accuracy, cost, and quality of material. This service is critical to maintaining high-quality academic coursework, research, and scholarly activities across campus; ILL borrowing staff require extensive training that can span years to complete entirely. The person in this position will provide comprehensive customer service at any service point (physical or virtual) and resolves patron issues while supporting a welcoming and helpful atmosphere at Gumberg.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Fulfill requests for research materials from anyone in the Duquesne University community, covering all disciplines, using networks and resource sharing software programs. Evaluate each request for individualized resolution and carry all requests to completion.

Serve as first point of contact for complex issue resolution regarding the interlibrary loan service and software for Duquesne University users as well as our lending library partners.

Trace citations through various bibliographic references, know how to verify citations, and have a working knowledge of bibliographic record data.

Build and sustain working relationships with peers and contacts at partner libraries regional, nationally, and internationally. Work respectfully to resolve issues with requests such as overdue, damaged, recalled, or lost items.

Coordinate internally with other library departments to share data and patterns used to help identify materials for purchase or replacement

Assist AUL for Access Services in generating reports, and reviewing, identifying, and updating system workflows and content

Assist Access Services Manager in training and supervising student workers when work pertains to Interlibrary Loan Borrowing.

Actively participate in ongoing professional development opportunities, training, and committees that support job-related goals and Gumberg Library and University initiatives. 

Respond to emergencies, alarms, and other work-related issues which require swift problem resolution

Effectively communicate issues, developments, and ideas for improvement to the AUL for Access Services, the Access Services Manager, and colleagues.

Completes other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum qualifications:

High School diploma or equivalent

Current experience: minimum of 2 years working in a public service area of a library, or any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions

Flexibility to work depending on service needs of department

Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills

Solid experience with standard software (e.g. MS Office, e-mail, calendar) as well as an ability to generate reports and to work with data

Ability to maneuver 35 lb. book carts and move books, including reaching and lifting

Preferred qualifications:

Earned undergraduate degree from an accredited institution

Experience in academic and/or research library using software and databases such as the integrated library systems, FOLIO, SpringShare suite, resource sharing software ReShare and/or ILLiad. Using these systems compile and manage data

In-depth knowledge of library and departmental policies and procedures, familiarity with library organizational systems

Basic knowledge of copyright law and “fair use” guidelines applicable to libraries

Alternatively, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University.  The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community, the Congregation of the Holy Spirit.  Duquesne University is Catholic in mission and ecumenical in spirit.  Motivated by its Catholic identity, Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and as an employer.