Public Services Specialist, Art & Architecture Library

Job Description

Under the direction of the Head of the Art & Architecture Library the Public Services Specialist provides support for user services and outreach within the Art & Architecture Library at Virginia Tech. Areas of focus include collection maintenance and promotion circulation and reference support. Responsibilities include assisting at the circulation desk maintaining organization of library stacks overseeing daily implementation of the technology lending program and assisting with collection promotion through displays and events. This position may also help maintain the unique collections held by the Art & Architecture Library related to the topic of architecture and design including assistance with cataloging condition reporting digitization and promotion under the supervision of the Head of the Art & Architecture Library.

Required Qualifications

-Experience working in a public service capacity in a highly visible environment
-Experience using library resources (books periodicals reserves etc.) and services (circulation reference interlibrary loan etc.)
-Demonstrated experience working effectively in a team environment
-Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and/or project management experience
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills
-Experience using Google and Microsoft-based computer environments

Preferred Qualifications

-Demonstrated experience troubleshooting issues with computers tablets printers etc.
-Experience promoting and facilitating outreach programs
-Experience working with Alma or other integrated library systems
-Knowledge of a research library environment and/or art architecture or design related disciplines
-Familiarity with metadata or descriptive standards for art collections

Pay Band

3

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Regular

Salary Information

$16.75-$17.25 dependent on qualifications and experience

Hours per week

20-30 hours per week

Review Date

7/9/26

Additional Information

- Work Schedule: An average of 20-30 hours/week during library operating hours (M-Th 9am-9pm; F 9am-6pm; Su 2-9pm closed Saturdays). Exact schedule to be determined by employee and supervisor.
- Scheduled hours during evenings weekends and school breaks are possible.
- Ability to independently frequently and safely move and handle books weighing up to 10 pounds; occasionally able to lift up to 50 pounds.

-The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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