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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Senior Library Specialist - Boca Raton, FL.

Reporting to the Head of Access Services, the Senior Library Specialist assists users in person, by email, or by phone with their use of the library’s collection of electronic, print, and multimedia resources and related services, serves as an ambassador on university policies, services, and other campus units and conducts research to stay well informed on this information while providing excellent customer service to FAU and the broader community.

Summary of responsibilities:

Assists library users in person, via email, or by phone during regularly scheduled hours.

Answers routine reference and directional questions; checking in and checking out materials; helps library visitors with computers, printers and copy machines.

Assists library users in locating library materials.

Respond to inquiries about the library's online resources, online databases, and related policies.

Operate library equipment, including video surveillance systems, security gates, computers, scanners, copiers, audiovisual equipment, collaboration equipment, and printers.

Helps enforce library and University policies.

Maintain the physical collection by daily shelving and shelf-reading of an assigned section.

Assists in the library opening/closing routines.

Cross-train in the Media Center and other departments as needed.

Participate in the setup of event rooms, areas, materials, and equipment for events held in the library.

Assists in maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment.

Conduct minor troubleshooting and maintenance tasks (i.e., loading paper and toner, clearing minor paper jams, loading microfilm, equipment connection issues, restarts, etc.)

Assists in the physical care of the library as needed. 

Perform additional job-related duties as directed or required by the supervisor or circumstances.

FAU Benefits and Perks 

If Benefits & Perks are important to you, then FAU is the place to be! Working at FAU has its perks! In addition to helping drive change and having a positive impact by supporting our students, staff, and faculty, FAU offers: 

Excellent benefit packages including Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family), Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending plans, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and much more. 

State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans. 

State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program - https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service 

Flexible work arrangement plans - https://www.fau.edu/hr/employee_relations/flexwork.php 

Sick Leave Pool Program 

Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion). 

Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day - https://www.fau.edu/hr/documents/community-engagement-volunteer-leave4-2015.pdf  

Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment. For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply). 

For details on FAU's amazing offers visit us at https://www.fau.edu/hr/benefits/index.php 

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Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma and four years of appropriate experience required. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Valid Florida Driver's License required.

Salary:

$17.85 per hour.

College or Department:

UL: Night Operations

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Sunday - Thursday 3:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m..

Application Deadline:

2025-03-06

Special Instructions to Applicant:

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE:

Applicants may claim Veterans’ Preference on their application. The applicant claiming preference is responsible for providing required documentation at the time of making an application in Workday for a vacant position, or prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement. If an applicant qualifies for Veterans' Preference and the SP position, they are shown preference by the guarantee of an interview. Veterans’ Preference does not guarantee a job. For additional information, please visit https://www.fau.edu/jobs/resources/veterans/. For assistance, please contact Recruitment Services at empl@fau.edu. REQ19412 Maintenance Specialist-2 (Open)

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
Resume

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:
Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:
Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact Human Resources at 561-297-3057. For inquiries concerning employees, job applicants or other available accommodations, please email accommodate@fau.edu or call the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at (561) 297-3004.

As a Hispanic-serving institution, Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is one of the most racially and ethnically diverse institutions in the Florida state university system. We are committed to recruiting and retaining talented faculty and staff. We embrace our shared responsibility to create and celebrate a welcoming and inclusive campus environment for all. Our community features excellent schools, a vibrant and safe community, and a sub-tropical climate conductive to year-round outdoor activities.