Special Collections Access Specialist

Connect users to the rare and unique materials held in the Marian Library and Special Collections at the University of Dayton Libraries. As Special Collections Access Specialist you will support user services and collection management as part of the Special Collections team. Apply today!

This position will support user services and collection management for the books and printed materials in the Marian Library and Special Collections. They will contribute to daily Marian Library and Special Collections operations with materials, including but not limited to assisting users with basic requests, assessment of book and periodical collections, and providing access to library collections.

Bachelor's degree
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to work independently
Strong time management skills necessary to work on multiple projects at one time
Proficiency with Google or Microsoft or similar office tools including spreadsheets, email and calendar
Excellent written communications skills

While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

Experience working in a library or archives setting
Experience working with a library management system such as Ex Libris Alma
College level courses in a field related to strengths of the Special Collections such as English, History, Religious Studies, or Art History
Excellent oral communication skills
Customer service experience
Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives
Ability to solve problems with an attention to detail
Articulated ability to support the University of Dayton’s commitment to the principles of our Catholic and Marianist mission

To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the dignity of every human being. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity in all of its forms, achieve fair outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. The University is committed to policies of affirmative action designed to increase the employment opportunities of individuals with disabilities and protected veterans in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1973.