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Library Access Services Coordinator, New England College of Optometry (NECO), Boston, MA

Description:

The New England College of Optometry (NECO), a small, focused, independent graduate school in Boston’s Back Bay, is seeking an Access Services Coordinator. This position performs a variety of duties related to the support and provision of library services, including managing circulation, coordinating course reserves, supporting interlibrary loan/document delivery, and supervising student workers. This full-time, 35 hours/week non-exempt position reports to the Director of Library Services. This position is ideal for someone currently undertaking or considering the MLIS degree.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Circulation and Information Services:

  • Oversee the efficient circulation of materials, run circulation reports, and maintain the circulation manual
  • Serve as the primary point of contact to patrons at the service desk, projecting an image of helpfulness, efficiency and professionalism
  • Routinely evaluate circulation policies and practices
  • Create and maintain patron records
  • Offer assistance and instruction in the use of library catalog and online resources
  • Collaborate with Business Office to bill students for overdue materials
  • Participate on committees such as the Fenway Library Organization’s Circ Doc Committee

Student worker management:

  • Hire, schedule, train and manage work study students
  • Maintain library aide handbook
  • Collaborate with the Director of Library Services and the Financial Aid Office to manage Federal and non-Federal work study student budgets

Management of document delivery and interlibrary loan services:

  • Maintain statistics using automated reporting program
  • Facilitate the efficient, cost effective delivery of materials
  • Manage monthly EFTS billing and ensure ILL copyright compliance

Technical services and collection maintenance:

  • Check in and claim print serials
  • Prepare newly-cataloged materials for circulation
  • Routinely evaluate which library materials are candidates for weeding
  • Maintain the stacks through regular activities such as shifting and labeling

Course reserves management:

  • Collaborate with faculty to determine materials for course reserve
  • Prepare and manage course reserves, including both print and online materials

Oral history project:

  • Prepare, conduct, and record interviews with members of the optometric community
  • Create transcripts from interviews
  • Hire, train, and manage work study students who work on the project

Other related duties:

  • Primary point person for study space reservations within LibCal system
  • Oversee care and maintenance of loanable technology such as iPads, etc., and maintain orderly public service areas
  • Order and maintain inventory of office supplies
  • Obtain and compile statistics on library services and collections
  • Assist with occasional projects outside of the library, including exam proctoring
  • Perform other related duties as necessitated by the position or as assigned

Requirements

  • At least six months of experience in a library setting
  • Experience in an academic library desired
  • Retail and/or supervisory experience desired
  • Mature, dependable and reliable work ethic is a must!
  • Current MLIS students encouraged to apply

HOURS

  • Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm
  • Hours may be subject to minor changes, with advance notice

How to Apply:

To read the original job listing and apply online, visit:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/921277