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Resource Sharing Library Specialist (Access, Assessment, and User Experience)

Johns Hopkins University
Posted 20 hours ago, valid for 19 days
Location

Baltimore, MD, US

Salary

$18.65 - $34.75 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position available is for a Resource Sharing Library Specialist who will handle advanced tasks and workflows for access services under general supervision.
  • Candidates must have a high school diploma and a minimum of three years of related experience, with additional education potentially substituting for required experience.
  • The job offers a starting salary range of $18.65 to $26.65 per hour, depending on experience.
  • Key responsibilities include coordinating student workers, resolving issues with library items, and supporting various library services.
  • Preferred qualifications include experience with software such as Alma and ILLiad, along with intermediate analytical and problem-solving skills.

We are seeking a Resource Sharing Library Specialist who will manage more advanced tasks and non-standard workflows for access services, under general supervision. This position requires analysis of patron needs and should recommend service improvements and/or service troubleshooting support that meet those needs.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Working collaboratively with the Service Desk Student Supervisor, assists with the coordination of student workers providing support for assignments and training.
  • Resolves issues related to missing, damaged, and overdue items to maintain positive relationships with our patrons and other libraries.
  • Inventories supplies, equipment, and works with other library staff to submit order requests.
  • Assist library staff & patrons with routine and non-routine questions and assess when to refer non-routine questions to the appropriate colleague.
  • Support a wide range of services with standardized workflow procedures and steps.
  • Resolve issues based on knowledge and experience.
  • Assist in the development of new workflows and/or enhancement of workflows.
  • Participate in collaborative department projects, lend expertise, and complete assigned tasks.
  • Review and recommend workflow or service improvements based on relevant statistics.
  • Maintain and improve documentation.
  • Undertake special projects and tasks as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications
  • High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
  • Three years of related experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with the following software/applications: Alma, Canvas, OCLC Worldshare, ILLiad, ReShare.


Technical Skills and Expected Level of Proficiency

  • Analytical Skills-Intermediate
  • Coaching and Mentoring- Intermediate
  • Information Resource Proficiency- Intermediate
  • Library Expertise- Intermediate
  • Problem Solving- Intermediate
  • Process Improvement- Intermediate
  • Research Assistance- Intermediate
  • Workflow Management- Intermediate

Classified Title: Library Specialist I 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Resource Sharing Library Specialist (Access, Assessment, and User Experience)   
Role/Level/Range: ATO 37.5/02/OE  
Starting Salary Range: $18.65 - $26.65 - $34.75 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:30am-5pm 
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Homewood Campus  
Department name: Access, Assessment, and User Experience   
Personnel area: Libraries 




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