Access Services Librarian

UNIVERSITY OF LYNCHBURG • Lynchburg, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, is seeking applicants for a full-time, non-tenure track position in the Library for the academic year 2026-27. Salary and rank correspond to experience and educational credentials. Specific Job Duties: Actively manage the operations, facility, and services for the Access Services Department of the library. Serve as liaison to one or more academic schools or departments in the provision of collection development, instruction, and research services. Recommend policies, procedures, services, and enhancements to Access Services. Supervise, train, and evaluate regular and student staff. Work collaboratively and effectively as part of the library team and the University community, keeping current on best practices in policy, instruction, and technology for Access Services. Establish and maintain professional and ethical boundaries with students, co-workers, and others in all learning environments. Participate in University service and events. Perform other responsibilities that may be assigned by the University Librarian. We seek candidates who are committed to the University of Lynchburg’s efforts to create an environment that fosters a student-centered environment, develops the breadth of knowledge associated with liberal education, respects and supports diversity, equity, and inclusion, values and celebrates diverse faith traditions, and sustains close working relationships among faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community partners. Candidates must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University. Submit a cover letter,Curriculum vitae (CV), and three professional references to: Human Resources Jobs Page The University of Lynchburg is dedicated to inclusive excellence. We celebrate the diversity of our common life, affirming our different histories, realities, and identities. All belong here. As a testament to our strong commitment to accessibility, diversity, and inclusion, we will attract, celebrate, and retain a community of diverse students, staff, and faculty; foster belonging; and create a campus environment that embraces civil discourse and accountability for our words and actions. The University of Lynchburg embraces diversity in its broadest sense. We will cultivate an inclusive, equitable, and safe campus climate grounded in mutual respect and understanding, where all members of our diverse learning community - alumni, employees, learners, visitors, and volunteers- can thrive. The University of Lynchburg is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Three years of academic library experience
• Supervisory experience
• Excellent communication skills
• ALA accredited Masters of Library/Information Science required

Nice To Haves

• Previous scheduling and training experience.
• Familiarity with library software packages: Alma/Primo, Springshare, OCLC Tipasa

Responsibilities

• Actively manage the operations, facility, and services for the Access Services Department of the library.
• Serve as liaison to one or more academic schools or departments in the provision of collection development, instruction, and research services.
• Recommend policies, procedures, services, and enhancements to Access Services.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate regular and student staff.
• Work collaboratively and effectively as part of the library team and the University community, keeping current on best practices in policy, instruction, and technology for Access Services.
• Establish and maintain professional and ethical boundaries with students, co-workers, and others in all learning environments.
• Participate in University service and events.
• Perform other responsibilities that may be assigned by the University Librarian.

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation, personal days, paid sick time and family leave, comprehensive insurance (medical, dental, vision, etc.) and retirement plans, flexible spending account, tuition remission, life and long-term disability insurance, and more.
• Learn more about employment benefits at the University of Lynchburg.
• Salary and rank are commensurate with education and experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees