Evening Research Services Specialist, Landmark College, Putney, VT

Posted July 18, 2020

Description:

The Evening Research Services Specialist provides research, circulation, technology, and other library-related services during the evenings to the campus community, Sunday through Thursday, 4 p.m. to midnight. This is a full-time position with a preferred start date of August 24, 2020.

Responsiblities:

• Provide reference/circulation desk service, often as the only employee in the Library.
• Provide as-needed instruction in the use of the Library’s information resources on an individual basis.
• Assist with technology-related questions such as College-supported software applications, general use of computers, printing, etc.
• Assign digital text access rights to students and assist students with small-scale text scanning projects.
• Assist librarians and Technical Services Coordinator with special projects.
• Maintain current working knowledge of online research databases and web search engines for the purpose of assisting others with research.
• Provide support in other Library functions as necessary, including circulation, interlibrary loans, technical services, etc.
• Shelve materials and maintain order through regular shelf-reading of collection.
• Open and close Library building as necessary.

Qualifications:

• A bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to learn and use online research databases and web search engines for the purpose of assisting others with research.
• Ability to learn and use a wide variety of general, administrative, and media-related software, as well as College-supported forms of technology.
• Ability to troubleshoot computer hardware and software and problem-solve technology issues.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; the ability to communicate effectively and work well with students, faculty, and colleagues.
• Strong commitment to responsive and innovative service, including a sensitivity to differing learning profiles, including learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism.
• Initiative, energy, and the willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
• Flexibility and organizational skills necessary to multitask effectively.
• Ability to effectively respond to situations and crises (such as a student medical emergency) when supervising the building alone.
• Ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to work nights and weekends and to alter work schedule as needed.

About Landmark College:

Located in southern Vermont, Landmark College is a premier institution for students who learn differently. As the nation’s first accredited college for students with learning disabilities (including dyslexia), ADHD, and ASD, we are a mainstream college with a unique, resource-rich academic model.

The Landmark College Office of Human Resources strives to ensure that we are an employer of choice, attracting and retaining uniquely talented individuals able to advance the College’s position as the college of choice for students who learn differently. We are committed to a philosophy that recognizes each person as an individual, worthy of respect, trust, dignity and fair treatment, and we apply these tenets to serve, support, and value all members of our community.

We recognizes the importance of providing a work environment that is conducive to carrying out the College’s mission and contributes to the personal and professional growth of our faculty and staff. For Human Resources, this means the administration of employment policies, benefit plans, and compensation programs that are regularly evaluated and remain competitive and fair.

How to Apply:

Interested individuals should provide a cover letter, resume or CV, and the names of three references. Electronic submissions are preferred. Please email your application to [email protected]. Applications may also be mailed to Director of Human Resources, Landmark College, 19 River Road South, Putney, Vermont 05346. No phone calls please.

Diversifying the student body, faculty, and administration is congruent with our mission. We value diverse populations and cultures including, but not limited to, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, national origin, neurodiversity, race, and religion. Landmark College is an EO/AA/Vet/Disability employer.