Job Description
Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.
Job Summary:
Amherst College invites applications for the Reserves Supervisor position. Given Amherst’s distinction as one of the most diverse liberal arts colleges in the country, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ways in which they bring value to and will work towards supporting a broadly diverse community. The Reserves Supervisor is responsible for course reserve services in print and electronic formats across all disciplines. As a working supervisor, processes course reserves in electronic and print format each semester. Collaborates with Interlibrary Loan staff who supervise scanning by student assistants. Participates fully as a member of the Access Services department and serves regularly scheduled hours at the front desk. Supervises1 full-time employee. Maintains a Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm work schedule.
Summary of Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
· Reserves Service - Solicit syllabi, create print and electronic reserve records, and coordinate digitization and book processing
· Management – Supervise 1 staff person, oversee reserve work of branch library staff, develop policy and procedure documentation, support academic library coordinators with copyright compliance
· Scheduled Hours at the Frost Front Desk – Assist library users, provide backup to student assistants
Qualifications
Required:
Demonstrated commitment to effectively supporting a broadly diverse and intentionally inclusive community
Strong interpersonal, organizational, and verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively. Ability to work closely and problem-solve with colleagues from all library departments and with students, faculty, and staff.
Proficiency with MS Office and/or Google Suite and ability to learn new technologies and incorporate them into existing operations
Demonstrated close attention to detail
Demonstrated exceptional customer service, including creative problem-solving and a commitment to equitable access
Experience searching online bibliographic databases
Experience in an academic or research library setting.
Associate’s degree, or 3-5 years of experience in lieu of degree
Preferred:
Supervisory experience
Work experience in an academic or research library.
Experience using Zotero or other bibliographic management software
Bachelor’s degree
Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may apply).
ABOUT AMHERST COLLEGE
Amherst College, one of the premier liberal arts colleges in the nation, is located in Amherst, Massachusetts, a town of approximately 35,000 residents in the western part of the state. The college’s community is composed of about 1,800 students from 48 states, plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and 54 countries around the world, and about 1,000 staff and faculty. The college’s scenic 1,000-acre campus includes a 500-acre wildlife sanctuary and the Book & Plow Farm; three museums: Emily Dickinson Museum, Beneski Museum of Natural History and Mead Art Museum; and multiple educational and cultural venues and resources through the Five College Consortium.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Benefits are an important part of our overall compensation, so it is critical that you review all of the options to ensure it meets your total compensation requirements. Click here for Benefits Information.
Additional Info & Requirements
Amherst College requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 (medical and religious exemptions may apply).
Website
https://www.amherst.edu/library
Human Resources / Job Listings
https://www.amherst.edu/offices/human_resources/employmentopportunities
HR Info
Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs . Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. Review of applications will begin November 10th and continue until the position is filled. To find information about job group and level (JGL) follow this link.