Florida Atlantic University
Senior Library Specialist
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, Florida, United States, 33431
Senior Library Specialist
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Senior Library Specialist - Boca Raton, FL. The Florida Atlantic University Libraries serve more than 30,000 students in Boca Raton, Jupiter, Harbor Branch, Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach, and Davie and students from Palm Beach State College (Boca Raton Campus). The FAU Libraries' vision is student-focused with an emphasis on engagement across the University 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. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma and four years of appropriate experience required. Valid Florida Driver's License required. Salary: $17.85 per hour College or Department: University Libraries: Night Operations Location: Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: Monday -Thursday, 3:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. & Sunday 3:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. The Sunday shift may have an alternate time schedule under the discretion of the supervisor. Application Deadline: 2025-08-19 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. 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 the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accomodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.
Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Senior Library Specialist - Boca Raton, FL. The Florida Atlantic University Libraries serve more than 30,000 students in Boca Raton, Jupiter, Harbor Branch, Fort Lauderdale, Dania Beach, and Davie and students from Palm Beach State College (Boca Raton Campus). The FAU Libraries' vision is student-focused with an emphasis on engagement across the University 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. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma and four years of appropriate experience required. Valid Florida Driver's License required. Salary: $17.85 per hour College or Department: University Libraries: Night Operations Location: Boca Raton Work Days and Hours: Monday -Thursday, 3:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. & Sunday 3:30 p.m. - 12:30 a.m. The Sunday shift may have an alternate time schedule under the discretion of the supervisor. Application Deadline: 2025-08-19 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. 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 the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at accomodate@fau.edu. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.