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Senior Library Specialist - University Library (Peoria)

University of Illinois Chicago
United States, Illinois, Chicago
May 24, 2025
Senior Library Specialist - University Library (Peoria) Senior Library Specialist - University Library (Peoria) Hiring Department: University Library Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1034762 FTE: 1 Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Shift: Days # of Positions: 1 Workplace Type: Hybrid Posting Close Date: June 13, 2025 Salary Range (commensurate with experience): $24.67 - 25.67 / Hourly Wage About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Benefits eligible positions include a comprehensive benefits package which offers: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability & AD&D insurance; a defined benefit pension plan; paid leaves such as Vacation, Holiday and Sick; tuition waivers for employees and dependents. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits. The Senior Library Specialist works closely with the Regional Health Sciences Librarian & Information Services lead, to ensure consistent access to library resources and collections. They provide frontline customer service to students, staff, and faculty of the Colleges of Medicine and Nursing, UIC affiliated users, and members of the public. The Senior Library Specialist is responsible for coordinating Acquisitions and Technical Services, supervising Extra Help/Student Assistant employees, and contributing to Access to Resources services (Circulation and Interlibrary Loan & Document Delivery). Additionally, this position is responsible for contributing to Information Services (reference, chat, and community engagement). Work schedule is Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Duties & Responsibilities: Acquisitions and Technical Services; Access to Resources Manages the acquisition and processing of new materials for the LHS-P collections, performing Alma/Primo cataloging functions to ensure quality of catalog records and proper transfer of materials to other library locations and withdrawals. Performs repairs on books, as needed. Monitors and closely tracks the LHS-P budgets for collections acquisitions. Uses the automated circulation system to complete a variety of circulation transactions, including creating, maintaining, and updating patron accounts. Provides front-line coverage of the library through assigned shifts on the Circulation/Information Services Desk. Supports the operations of all LHS-P borrowing and lending activities, including ILDS, Docline, and OCLC Contributes to the development and revision of policies, procedures, and operations, as well as interprets and applies policies and makes exceptions when necessary. Maintains departmental documentation and develops regular written reports including statistical, quarterly, and annual reports for both internal and external audiences. Information Services Provide assistance and guidance in the use of library collections, resources (print and online), and services through in-person, online, and virtual (Chat) ready reference. Assist with the development and maintenance of online educational content, including work with LibGuides and Blackboard or similar learning management system. Coordinate the planning and designing of year-round library displays on the Gallery Wall and periodically in the UICOMP Lobby Display Case. Contribute to the development and promotion of community engagement activities. Track and report Information Services statistics, and work with other library statistics as requested (AAHSL, ARL, annual reports, etc.). Supervises Extra Help/Student Employees Interviews, hires, trains, supervises, evaluates, and directs the activities and projects of extra help and student assistant employees. Monitors and closely tracks the LHS-P budget for student hourly employees. Performs other related duties and participates in special projects as assigned. Serves as a member of the library-wide Circulation and other position-related committees. Minimum Qualifications Required: 1. High school diploma or equivalent. 2. Any combination totaling two (2) years (24 months) from the following categories: A. work experience in a library or equivalent setting. B. college course work in any field as measured by the following conversion table: 30 semester hours equals one (1) year (12 months) Associate's Degree (60 semester hours) equals eighteen months (18 months) 90 semester hours equals two (2) years (24 months) Bachelor's Degree (120 semester hours) equals three (3) years (36 months) 3. A total of two (2) years (24 months) work experience in a library or equivalent setting performing progressively more responsible work consistent with the next lower level of this series. To Apply: For fullest consideration click on the Apply Now button, please fully complete all sections of the online application including adding your full work history with specific details of your duties & responsibilities for each position held. Fully complete the education, licensure, certification and language sections. You may upload a resume, cover letter, certifications, licensures, transcripts and diplomas within the application. Please note that once you have submitted your application you will not be able to make any changes. In order to revise your application you must withdraw and reapply. You will not be able to reapply after the posting close date. Please ensure the application is fully completed and all supporting documents have been uploaded before the posting close date. Illinois Residency is required within 180 days of employment. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. 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