Description

The Assistant Director of Access Services for the Law Library manages the daily operation of the law library circulation department. This includes direct supervision of all Circulation staff and student workers. Receive, process and pay all monographic and serial invoices. Provides assistance to library patrons.

Examples of Duties

• Circulation:

1. 1. Manage the circulation of all library materials.
   2. Supervises, trains, evaluates and schedules full-time Circulation staff and Circulation student workers.
   3. Collaborate with the Director of the Law Library in hiring full-time staff.
   4. Substitutes for any staff member or student worker as necessary to maintain operation.
   5. Assigns job duties to staff and student workers. Provide backup assistance for all duties.
   6. Collaborates and advises in Circulation policy-making. Develops implementation procedures and guides or supervises implementation.
   7. Manages overdue charges process in collaboration with Student Finance office, collects overdue fines from non-student patrons and resolves conflicts regarding enforcement of policies. Maintain Circulation statistics.
   8. Manages student time sheets for review and approval.

• Acquisitions:

1. 1. Create and manage library monographic and serial orders
   2. Receive and record new monographic and serial materials and replacement issues
   3. Search OCLC database, download records
   4. Manage vendor relationships, communicate with vendors concerning return of books, modification of orders, and invoices
   5. Manage financial processes to support the Law Library. Process invoices, credit memos, refunds; reconcile statements and handle payment inquires
   6. Secure and maintain faculty authorizations and exams

Additional Responsibilities:

• Perform other duties as requested

Typical Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree
• Minimum 2 years’ academic library experience
• One (1) year supervisory experience
• Problem solving ability
• Ability to work steadily on tasks which require concentration and close attention to detail
• Multi-tasking in a busy environment while prioritizing duties
• Organizational and communication skills
• Computer skills – proficient use of integrated library system, such as SirsiDynix. Google Suite

Additional Desirable Qualifications: Experience with PaperCut, Canva

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Ability to perform the job duties listed above, which include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Answering telephones
• Communicating with staff and patrons
• Ability to lift and move books of varying weight
• Ability to push and manipulate a book truck full of books
• Ability to access materials on shelving of various heights

In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an annual security report. That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police. University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described. Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included. A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department.

Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, tuition remission, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work an average of 30 hours per week over the course of a year, receive certain benefits on a pro-rated basis.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.