Library Access Specialist 1

Library Access Specialist 1

Salary

$14.56 - $20.48 Hourly

Location

940 Second St. Portsmouth, OH 45662, OH

Job Type Part-Time

Job Number POS-1016

Division Academic and Student Affairs

Department ASA-Clark Memorial Library

Opening Date 10/22/2026

Closing Date 11/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Benefits

• Job Description Summary

• JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT

• Under limited supervision, the Library Specialist I – Access Services staffs the circulation desk, supervises students during evening and weekend hours. This position also manages the 24-hour lab and services independently during evening/early morning; applies library policies, standards, and procedures.

• Principal Duties and Responsibilities

FUNCTIONS:

• Coordinates activities of the circulation desk, including recording desk statistics.
• Acts as the evening staff coordinator for the building, as scheduled
• Performs other duties as assigned

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinates activities of the library service desk

• Actively assists patrons with check-out and first-line reference questions; assists with patron record issues

• Communicates knowledge of circulation policies and procedures including OhioLINK and Interlibrary Loan information to diverse patron populations

• Provides initial troubleshooting and problem-solving to library patrons and transfers unresolved problems to the appropriate staff member or department

• Has specialized knowledge of automated systems to monitor, maintain, and update patron information

• Creates new patron records; uses Boolean search techniques for creating lists within the integrated library system; edits patron records as needed

• Reports critical computer problems to the supervisor for UIS notification

• Troubleshoots library equipment such as printer/photocopier, scanner, and computers

• Coordinates and guides student employees in basic circulation duties including opening and closing procedures; checking in/out materials using the system, including OhioLINK and reserve items; proper telephone procedures; finding requested library materials; collecting money and receipt procedures; shelving books and materials

• Maintains and applies knowledge of Library of Congress Classification System

• Acts as backup person for OhioLINK/Interlibrary Loan procedures

• Maintains statistics for Service Desk

• Acts as the evening and weekend staff coordinator for the building, as scheduled

• Performs opening and closing routines

• Responsible for building security and emergency procedures

• Coordinates creation and delivery of patron notices

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Minimum Job Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of multiple software products.

• Ability to assist students, faculty, and staff with computer issues

• Analytical skills necessary to interpret issues, needs, and library policies

• Interpersonal skills necessary to provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, and the public

• Position requires frequent stooping and lifting – able to lift 20-30 pounds to shift resources as necessary

• Minimum Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE)

• Associate's degree or equivalent

• One (1) year related experience

Shawnee State University offers a competitive starting salary (commensurate with overall qualifications) including an attractive benefits package. See Overview of Employee Benefits for more information. Some of our benefits include:

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Winter Break in December

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Tuition Waiver

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Employer

• Shawnee State University (OH)

• Address

• 940 Second St.

• Portsmouth, Ohio, 45662