Circulation Specialist
About The Position
As a circulation specialist for SCAD, the University for Creative Careers, you will deliver exceptional library services to students, faculty, and staff, including lending and receiving of materials, providing course reserve and research assistance, and troubleshooting library technology. You'll contribute to library-wide projects and initiatives; support the processing, organization, and maintenance of SCAD Libraries' diverse collection; and ensure a smooth and seamless operation and availability of library services. In this role, you'll carry out the library account maintenance, open and close the library, and be proactive in ensuring library equipment is in great condition - and well-stocked for patron use. Among other duties, you'll also provide on-demand circulation and reference assistance, support the collection of library statistics, and help maintain a clean environment in SCAD Libraries' spaces. The person in this position will report to the global services librarian.
Requirements
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to use library information systems
- Ability to manage resources
- Ability to use the Library of Congress call number system for shelving books
- Ability to work nights and weekends
Nice To Haves
- Previous library experience
- Undergraduate degree in an area of study offered at SCAD
Responsibilities
- Lending and receiving of materials
- Providing course reserve and research assistance
- Troubleshooting library technology
- Contributing to library-wide projects and initiatives
- Supporting the processing, organization, and maintenance of SCAD Libraries' diverse collection
- Ensuring a smooth and seamless operation and availability of library services
- Carrying out the library account maintenance
- Opening and closing the library
- Ensuring library equipment is in great condition and well-stocked for patron use
- Providing on-demand circulation and reference assistance
- Supporting the collection of library statistics
- Helping maintain a clean environment in SCAD Libraries' spaces
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
