Library Specialist

The University of Akron’s Bierce Library is hiring one full‑time Library Specialist in the Public Services Department. The position supports the Resource Sharing Manager, Student Manager, Makerstudio Manager, and assists with all department responsibilities. The Specialist will supervise the busy Library Service Desk, support Makerstudio, manage collection stacks, provide exceptional customer service, ensure safety during operational hours, and lead student employees.

Provide general support in the Public Service Department by assisting and instructing library patrons in the use of library systems and resources. Provide specialized support for specific library services such as resource sharing and circulating technology. Recommend, interpret, and apply library policies, standards, and procedures. Resolve questions and issues through independent thought and action.

• 20-30% Perform daily general/routine Public Services Department duties: assist patrons, process and digitize resource sharing requests, security and building management, financial hold resolution, and follow opening and closing procedures. Initiate, design, and collaborate on various library‑related projects. Assume Public Services Department responsibilities in the absence of other staff.
• 20-30% Support Bierce course reserves service through request processing, digitizing resources, tracking copyright, and supporting systems that integrate course reserves and resource sharing with campus technologies. Maintain verbal and written communications with instructors and copyright holders when clearance is required.
• 20-30% Perform Stack Management duties by creating new status reports (e.g., missing books) and conducting routing searches for items appearing on reports. Assist with regular cleaning of stacks and both large and small stack maintenance projects.
• 10-20% Supervise student assistants and the daily operation of Public Services and technology circulation. Respond to and resolve daily problems and maintain strong verbal/written communications locally and statewide when necessary. Run daily, monthly, and yearly reports.

Education requirements: Requires a Bachelor’s degree.
Licenses/Certifications/Requirements: None.

• Minimum of 2 years experience in library policies and procedures.
• Ability to use library systems such as online catalogs and research databases.
• Problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently and resolve issues through independent thought.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and customer service skills.
• Computer software skills required to input and retrieve data and create reports and perform internet searches.

• Experience with Library Service Platform such as Alma.
• Experience with resource sharing at state, national, and international levels.

Responsible for directing and monitoring the work of student and/or temporary workers.

To be considered, please complete the online application and submit a cover letter and resume.

The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a union position with a salary grade of SBU-110. The compensation for this position is $18.21 USD hourly.

Review of applicants will begin March 2, 2026.

United States of America (Non‑Exempt).

Staff Bargaining Unit.

Cindy Harm
Email: charm

The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. All offers of employment are contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre‑employment driving record search.

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non‑Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.