Senior Library Specialist

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Senior Library Specialist - Boca Raton, FL.

Reporting to the Head of Access Services, the Senior Library Specialist assists users in person, by email, or by phone with their use of the library’s collection of electronic, print, and multimedia resources and related services, serves as an ambassador on university policies, services, and other campus units and conducts research to stay well informed on this information while providing excellent customer service to FAU and the broader community.

Summary of responsibilities:

• Assists library users in person, via email, or by phone during regularly scheduled hours.

• Answers routine reference and directional questions; checking in and checking out materials; helps library visitors with computers, printers and copy machines.

• Assists library users in locating library materials.

• Respond to inquiries about the library's online resources, online databases, and related policies.

• Operate library equipment, including video surveillance systems, security gates, computers, scanners, copiers, audiovisual equipment, collaboration equipment, and printers.

• Helps enforce library and University policies.

• Maintain the physical collection by daily shelving and shelf-reading of an assigned section.

• Assists in the library opening/closing routines.

• Cross-train in the Media Center and other departments as needed.

• Participate in the setup of event rooms, areas, materials, and equipment for events held in the library.

• Assists in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment.

• Conduct minor troubleshooting and maintenance tasks (i.e., loading paper and toner, clearing minor paper jams, loading microfilm, equipment connection issues, restarts, etc.)

• Assists in the physical care of the library as needed. 

• Perform additional job-related duties as directed or required by the supervisor or circumstances.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

• Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 

• State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 

• State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service 

• Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php 

• Sick Leave Pool Program 

• Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 

• Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf  

• Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 mo