Responsibilities:
Perform library functions including but not limited to circulation of materials, maintaining course reserves, processing interlibrary loan requests, facility management, and basic reference services. Oversee stacks maintenance duties to ensure accurate organization of the libraries’ collections. Act as the liaison between Denison Libraries and campus facilities units. Open and/or close the library for daily operations, as the only staff member on duty at times. Perform a wide variety of technical duties and provide customer assistance in support of library services, using thorough knowledge of established library procedures and proficiency with library services platforms.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provide initial screening to library users and advanced service with locating and circulating materials, reserving equipment, using library computers or software, and other access services functions
- Process resource sharing and interlibrary loan requests to facilitate the lending and borrowing of physical and electronic materials between Denison Libraries and other institutions.
- Assist in retrieving, cataloging, and maintaining course reserves
- Oversee reservations and maintenance of study carrels, lockers, and other library spaces
- Hire, train, and mentor student employees to assist in stacks maintenance and circulation functions
- Maintain library stacks to ensure items are shelved accurately with adequate spacing to accommodate growing collections. Perform shifting of materials and update wayfinding signage as needed to accommodate space needs
- Maintain stock of all print materials for circulation (wayfinding signage, library contracts, OhioLINK bands, library labels, stacks guides, etc.)
- Communicate all building-related issues to library staff/Facilities Services/campus community as needed. Oversee work orders, moving/hauling requests, and other communications with the Facilities department.
- Provide assistance in answering research and reference questions from patrons, referring to subject area liaisons when necessary
- Practice thorough working knowledge of all library and university policies, procedures, standards, and codes. Follow established guidelines and procedures
- Participate in or lead standing committees and working groups to support library initiatives
- Perform other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Three years of college and two years of library work experience, or equivalent combination.
- One year of supervisory experience
- Excellent organizational skills, ability to follow through on problems, and outstanding oral and written communications skills
- Basic level of computer literacy including the ability to identify and correct minor computer hardware problems and to clearly define computer problems for IT Help Desk personnel. Demonstrated ability to learn and adapt to a variety of software applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree
- 3-5 years of work experience as a library staff member
Physical Demands
- Must be able to navigate the library.
- Must be able to push book trucks weighing approx. 50 lbs.
Why Choose Denison?
Denison University is a leading, fully residential liberal arts college in Granville, Ohio, located just outside the Columbus metro area. Established in 1831, Denison blends a rigorous academic foundation with an award-winning approach to student mentorship and career readiness. With a vibrant campus community of 2,400 students and around 1,000 employees, Denison offers employees a supportive, forward-thinking environment dedicated to educational excellence and professional growth.
Denison provides a number of staff-focused benefits, with some highlights:
- Comprehensive healthcare plan
- 403(b) retirement savings with 10% contribution from Denison for eligible positions
- Starting at 10 vacation days
- 9 paid holidays
- Campus closure from Christmas to New Years
- Free parking and gym membership
- Free classes for employees
Want to learn more about us? Visit Denison.edu for more information.
EEOC Notice:
Denison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Title IX Notice:
Sex discrimination is prohibited by federal law through Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Denison does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates including admissions and employment.
For Denison’s official Notice of Non-Discrimination, please visit https://denison.edu/forms/non-discrimination-notice.
You can learn more about Title IX at Denison at https://denison.edu/campus/title-ix.
Job seekers who may need a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact the Office of Human Resources at (740) 587-6299 or by email at HR@denison.edu.
