Library Service Coordinator
Library Service Coordinator
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Job Description
JR 101852 Library Service Coordinator
The University of Akrons Bierce Library is hiring a Library Service Coordinator to manage and support the Library Service Platform (LSP) components utilized by Public Services such as Alma Rapido and Leganto. The Library Service Coordinator will also manage hire schedule and train the library student employees.
Job Summary: Coordinate manage and support softwarebased library service critical to the access delivery and application of digital library resources to faculty and students through online mediums.
Additional Position Information:
Essential Functions
- Manage highvolume software applicationbased library service(s) and resolve access problems.
- Provide management and direction for planning integrated access to appropriate library services.
- Participate in the ongoing planning and delivery of access points for the discovery and application of library resources and services.
- Monitor trends in at least one of the following: Access discovery electronic resources online course content management or digital document delivery and recommend appropriate enhancements.
- Promote the visibility accessibility research scholarship and teaching of scholarly resources including but not limited to Archives and the Institutional Repository.
Education: Requires a relevant bachelors degree
Licenses/Certifications Requirement: None
Required Experience:
- Requires a minimum of 2 years experience coordinating administering and/or managing a library related applicationbased services such as: Electronic Resource Management System Discovery System Interlibrary Loan Management Software System Course Reserve Management Software System Online Course Content Management System and/or Learning Management System.
- Ability to use library systems such as online catalogs research databases and national library catalogs such as OCLC.
- Strong problem solving customer services verbal/written communication technical and project management skills.
- Highly developed computer skills and ability to troubleshoot across a variety of systems.
Preferred Experience
- One year experience with Alma Rapido RapidILL and/or Leganto library systems.
- One year experience supervising student workers or managing employees. Supervision should include hiring planning training scheduling assigning supervising and reviewing multiple student employees.
- One year experience scheduling student workers using a digital scheduling platform.
Leadership
Functional guidance over nonexempt staff including general scheduling assigning tasks and monitoring work activities.
Physical Requirements
Light physical effort required involving stooping and bending; individual has limited discretion about walking standing etc.; occasionally lifting of lightweight objects (up to 25 lbs..
Working Conditions
Standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise crowded working conditions and/or minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems. Near continuous use >70 of the time) of a video display terminal.
Additional Position Information
Application instructions: In order to be considered for this position please complete the online application and attach your resume cover letter and three professional references.
Application deadline: Review of applications will begin on May 14 2025.
For Assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed: Judy Casserman: Email:
Compensation/Salary: The compensation for this position is $19.23 per hour. The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience. This is a Union position with a salary Grade of 119. Salary determination is subject to the SBU Collective Bargaining Agreement.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
Staff Bargaining UnitFor assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Judy CassermanEmail:
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health welfare and safety of all students employees and visitors on our campus. As such all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a preemployment driving record search.
NonDiscrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our NonDiscrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
