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Title: Weekend Library Specialist

Position Type: Staff Part-Time

Days Per Week: Friday-Sunday

Hours Per Week: 14

VP Area: Office of the Provost and Academic Affairs

Department: Library

Position Summary

The Weekend Library Specialist will provide reference, technical and circulation services to students, faculty, staff, and the general public for approximately 14 hours per weekend.

Benefits of Working at Elon

Benefits of Working at Elon: Part-time Position

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.

Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses

Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.

Free use of campus fitness facilities.

Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.

Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Associates degree with customer service experience.

Preferred Education and Experience

Master's in Library Science degree desired or in process; an appropriate combination of education and experience may be substituted.
1-2 years of library experience desired.

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

Job Duties

• Answers directional, technical and basic reference questions at the Public Services Desk from Elon students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Refers complex research questions to the appropriate librarian.
• Provides and supervises customer service at the Public Services Desk in the absence of full-time staff.
• Maintains building order and security, reporting any unsafe conditions, equipment, or situations to library administration and campus security.
• Provides basic troubleshooting for library equipment such as copiers, printers, computers, etc.
• Acts as the sole person in charge Friday evenings and weekend mornings, maintaining all services and monitoring library student staff.
• Initiates and maintains effective communication with supervisor, Library Dean, and other library staff.
• Provides oversight and assistance to library student staff at the Public Services Desk.
• Works collegially with building and campus partners.
• Participates in occasional meetings of the library staff.
• Participates in appropriate workshops, seminars, and other professional development opportunities to improve skills and knowledge
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Special Instructions to Applicants: Schedule during the academic year will include working every other Friday evening 4-9, and either 9-3 or 3-9 Saturdays, and 10-3 or 3-8 on Sundays. Schedule will be modified during summers and academic breaks.