Position Purpose:
The Information Services Librarian supports learning by ensuring
knowledgeable, friendly, responsible, and competent coverage of
library services, mainly on weekends and sometimes other times of
low staffing. The library is open over 90 hours per week during the
fall and spring semesters and relies heavily on Information
Services Librarians to ensure a stable and reliable presence in the
library. We are also planning a move into a Learning Commons later
this year: librarians in this position will then ensure a stable
and reliable presence when library services move to that
building.
Core Competencies:
- Represents Aurora University in the most positive manner with
prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and
the community we serve. Interacts effectively with a diverse group
of faculty, staff, students and other customers of our service,
learns and uses operating practices of the department and Aurora
University.
Upholds the Mission Statement: At Aurora University, our
singular goal is to empower students to achieve lasting personal
and professional success. We do this by being an inclusive
community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. As a
teaching-centered institution, we encourage undergraduate and
graduate students to discover what it takes to build meaningful and
purposeful lives.
Handles all information with tact and discretion and recognizes
the confidential nature of university business.
Supports learning through performance of essential job
functions and performing other duties and functions as necessary or
as assigned, including voluntary participation in university
committees, activities and events.
Essential Job Functions:
- Provides high-quality, student-centered reference and research
support in-person, through online chat, and during research
appointments.
- Opening and/or closing the library (and, later, Learning
Commons) according to agreed-upon procedures.
- Ensures continuity of library services across shifts, including
supervising student workers during shifts; ensures stable coverage
for Learning Commons.
- Maintains oversight of Learning Commons operations during
weekend and occasional other hours. Responds appropriately to
emergencies and security concerns in the building.
- Supervises student workers during weekend shifts: assigns tasks
and guarantees their satisfactory completion; communicates with
Director and other librarians regarding any issues.
- Assists with circulation duties including checking in and out
materials for patrons, assisting patrons with finding items on
shelf, and others.
- Delivers excellent, empathetic customer service.
- Assures that regular daily tasks are completed promptly and
efficiently.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Requirements:
Education:
- Masters in Library and Information Science.
- Additional Bachelor’s degree.
Experience:
- Experience providing reference services to library users
required, academic library setting preferred.
- Familiarity with online library resources, with an emphasis on
Health Science and Social Work resources preferred.
Skills:
- Knowledge of face-to-face and online instruction strategies.
Comfort in learning and using new technologies.
- A collaborative disposition and willingness to work with
library colleagues in a rapidly changing information
environment.
- Dedication to teamwork. We are a small department where each
person contributes unique talents to the whole. Flexibility and
acceptance of change are necessary.
- Solid understanding of Microsoft and Apple operating
systems.
- Sound judgment and prioritization skills.
- Excellent written, oral, and presentation communication
skills.
- Quick learner with great prioritization skills.
- Ability to work independently and be dependable.
- Ability to accept divergent views while maintaining a
constructive working relationship with other team members.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to work with a computer for long periods of the
day.
- Office setting, standing, walking, sitting.
Work Hours:
- Up to 27 hours per week in the fall 2026 semester. In the
spring 2027 semester, hours will mostly be on the weekends.
