Evening/Weekend Access Services Lead

POSITION SUMMARY:

Date application must be received for priority consideration by: January 26, 2026
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date: March 2, 2025
Closing Date or if blank, Open Until Filled:
Job Family Group: Support Staff
Support Staff Classification Title: Library Technician 3
Division/Department: Academic and Student Affairs/Hannon Library
Compensation Range (commensurate with experience): Salary Range 19, Steps 1-3 $20.98-$22.83/hourly or $3,636-$3,958/monthly @ 1.0 FTE
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Appointment Basis: 12-month
Time Type: Full-time
Benefits Eligible: Yes
Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration/Temporary: Renewable
This position must possess and maintain a current, valid Driver License: No
This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal Background Check: Yes
Lead Work/Supervisory Responsibilities: Yes
Work Location Type: On-campus
Work Hours: Sunday-Thursday 12:45pm - 9:15pm. Hours are subject to change with notice.
Worker Status: Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT:

• Each applicant is required to provide (as attachments to the online application) the following supplemental documents: (1) a letter providing some detail of the applicant’s qualifications and interest in the position; and (2) current resume/CV. - PLEASE NOTE - during the application process, you will be prompted to attach these documents in the area titled "Resume." Please either combine ALL documents into ONE attachment, OR upload each item separately in this section. Failure to upload ALL of the required documents may disqualify application from consideration.
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POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The Evening/Weekend Access Services Lead position reports to the Access Services Librarian. The work schedule for this position is Sunday - Thursday, with schedule modifications during extended hours, intersessions, and summer term. The Evening/Weekend Access Services Lead closes the library during weeknights and Sundays and may fill in for opening shifts when needed.

This position works with a high degree of independence during weekend and evening shifts, providing customer service and support for a wide range of library services and technology, enforcing library policies, managing the circulation desk, resolving non-routine problems, and serving as the primary staff contact for student employees during evening and weekend shifts. The WAS Lead opens and closes the library independently. This position supports Hannon Library operations by serving as coordinator and lead for stacks maintenance in collaboration with other Hannon Library staff and faculty. This includes inventory, weeding, and regular condition review of physical materials including serials and AV materials. These and other projects require close collaboration with other Access Services staff.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree plus two years of current (within 5 years) experience in a Library; OR, 4 years of current library experience; AND, advanced proficiency in multiple library specific computer applications, e.g., integrated library systems, database applications, institutional repository; content management systems.

• Some positions may also require in-depth knowledge of specialty area(s), e.g., original cataloging, complex copy cataloging, serials management, ILL management, government documents, image resources, music.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience at a public/user facing service desk.  

• Demonstrated computer literacy, file management