Job Description
Position Details Position Information
Position Title Access Services Librarian
Department FINLEY LEARNING RESOURCE CNT
Position Category Staff Full Time
Job Description Responsible for providing reference assistance, library instruction, and specialized subject support in collection development and instruction in areas as assigned. Responsible for facilitating user engagement of the library services and materials by providing Access Services, including oversight for Circulation services in collaboration with the Evening Circulation Supervisor and the Head of Collection Engagement.
Required Qualifications M.L.S. or equivalent from an ALA accredited program; *broad knowledge of software and technology used to perform office, administrative and instructional functions such as Microsoft Office applications; electronic mail such as Outlook. *Must have flexibility in work hours, working weekends and evenings as needed.
Preferred Qualifications Additional masters in a discipline relevant to LMU programs; some supervisory experience.
Physical Demands Campus Harrogate
Job Duty
Job Duty Promote the mission of Lincoln Memorial University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large;
Job Duty promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students;
Job Duty participate on university committees;
Job Duty complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the advancement of university programs
Job Duty provide reference service for residential and extended learning students and faculty using face-to-face models, telephone, e-mail, and Web, including some weekend and evening hours
Job Duty serve as library liaison to J. Frank White Academy and Education department at the Harrogate campus; responsibilities include collection development, library instruction, and creation of library guides
Job Duty provide oversight of Circulation services in collaboration with the Evening Circulation Supervisor and the Technical Support Supervisor; responsibilities include student assistants supervision, stacks maintenance, reserves, and administrative duties regarding circulation system, records maintenance, creating reports, etc.;
Job Duty supervise student assistants and graduate assistants; responsibilities include interviewing and selection, training, scheduling, and managing performance
Job Duty ensure compliance with copyright guidelines for reserves;
Job Duty review and make recommendations to Library Director and Head of Technical Services regarding circulation policies;
Job Duty participate with Cataloging & Metadata Librarian in ensuring diverse and inclusive library collections and services;
Job Duty participate in faculty and student library and technology workshops;
Job Duty remain abreast of current or relevant professional developments, and educational and other organizations in the local community environment as related to LMU instruction and library services;
Job Duty participate in departmental planning and decision-making and implementation of library and departmental policies;
Job Duty perform other duties as assigned; and
Job Duty maintain strict confidentiality regarding library patron records and other University matters.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S05380P
Job Open Date 07/16/2026
Job Close Date 11/16/2026
Open Until Filled No
Special Instructions Summary About the Institution Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or
humanresources@lmunet.edu .
AA/EEO Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
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Full time, Work at office, Local area, Afternoon shift