Library Services Specialist

The Art of Education • Osage, IA

1d • Remote

About The Position

The Art of Education University (AOEU) is seeking a Library Services Specialist to provide support for learners and faculty navigating scholarly inquiry. This role involves offering individualized action research support, developing self-service resources, and collaborating to integrate research and information literacy into the curriculum. The goal is to make research accessible and empowering for students. This is a remote, part-time, hourly position reporting to the Dean of Graduate Studies.

Requirements

• 2 or more years of experience in library service support (higher education preferred)
• A master’s degree in education, library science, or art education is required
• Expertise in academic databases and digital library systems.
• Strong understanding of information literacy principles and graduate-level action research practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly with diverse audiences.
• Ability to apply adult learning theory in individualized academic support settings.
• Knowledge of APA style and academic citation standards.
• Ability to work effectively in both self-directed and collaborative environments.
• High proficiency with instructional technologies and digital learning platforms (Google Suite preferred)
• Ability to view computer screens for significant periods of time.
• Ability to use a laptop keyboard with accuracy
• Ability to hear at normal levels and through electronic devices such as laptops, earbuds, phones, and the like
• Ability to maintain reliable, high-speed internet (Wi-Fi) access sufficient for consistent use of online learning platforms, communication tools, and virtual meetings

Nice To Haves

• A terminal degree is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct 1:1 research consultations with graduate students to support action research, scholarly inquiry, database navigation, citation practices, and academic writing conventions (APA).
• Respond to student and faculty inquiries.
• Maintain regular daytime, evening, and occasional weekend availability to support graduate students across multiple time zones.
• Maintain consistent weekly availability for department meetings and collaboration, with designated time blocks, at a minimum of two (2) days per week.
• Maintain and update student-facing action research and library support materials.
• Audit research database usage and accessibility.
• Collect and evaluate service data to inform decision-making and continuous improvement of library services and support.
• Ensure alignment with institutional standards and accreditation expectations.
• Support research and information literacy instruction across courses and programs.
• Participate in university governance.
• Other projects as assigned.

Benefits

• All federal holidays off
• An end-of-year holiday shutdown
• Accrued paid time off (PTO)
• Fully remote, flexible schedule
• Lifelong Learning Fund for professional development and educational reimbursement
• Free product access (1 FLEX/PRO license to use or gift, plus free AOEU grad courses)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level