Access Services Librarian

Stevens Institute of Technology•Hoboken, NJ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Samuel C. Williams Library at Stevens Institute of Technology is seeking an Access Services Librarian to oversee daily operations of library circulation, course reserves, and collection access and security. This role also includes providing interlibrary loan services, developing and implementing policies, assisting with reference coverage, and managing student employees and one full-time evening supervisor. The position involves administrative, supervisory, and other assigned functions.

Requirements

A Master’s in Library Science (MLS) or Master’s in Library and Information Studies (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution.
3+ years experience working in a library setting.
Supervisory experience.

Nice To Haves

A second Master’s degree.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership qualities.
A commitment to collaboration and mutual respect.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively on shared projects and committees.
Significant experience in scheduling and managing student employees or comparable supervisory experience.
Strong proficiency with OCLC WMS and Tipasa or similar systems.
Experience in assessing areas of access services.
Experience with interlibrary loan and resource sharing services.
Experience using the Springshare LibAnswers platform for tracking usage statistics.
Experience in teaching information literacy instruction, workshops, and providing reference services.
Experience providing strong customer service.
Proven track record of providing innovative library services.
Ability to work as part of a team as well as independently.
Excellent time management skills.
Strong leadership and organizational skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Familiarity with emerging topics and technologies that are relevant to academic libraries, such as artificial intelligence, data management, and scholarly communication.
Knowledge of trends and developments in higher education.
Flexibility to work weekdays and occasional evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and coordinate the library’s Circulation Services staff for circulation, reserves, scanners, printers, building maintenance, and related patron services.
Provide hiring, scheduling, training, supervision, and support for Circulation Services staff and Interlibrary Loan staff.
Provide and supervise Interlibrary Loan services (OCLC Tipasa and RapidILL) for borrowing, lending, and managing delivery services.
Collaborate with Information Technology, Office of the Registrar, Student Accounts, and other campus departments to maintain accurate Workday and OCLC WMS database information; handle questions and concerns regarding library policies and procedures.
Coordinate circulation services for the lending and returning of materials in OCLC WMS.
Create, develop, and assess policies regarding access services, including library space and facilities, circulating materials, and OCLC WMS operations, and communicate them to library staff and patrons.
Coordinate with Facilities to set up opening hours each semester.
Coordinate with the Stevens Campus Police Department to ensure secure facilities.
Collect and report annual statistics on circulation access services, interlibrary loan services, and facilities.
Provide part-time, scheduled chat and in-person reference coverage, and assist with library instruction as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Position hours include weekdays and occasional evening and weekend hours.