The UConn Library seeks a customer service-focused Archives & Special Collections (ASC) Research Services Coordinator (Library Assistant 2). Reporting to the Head of Archives & Special Collections, the ASC Research Services Coordinator coordinates research and reference services at the UConn Library’s John P. McDonald Reading Room. This position provides users with excellent in-person and online research and reference services, supervises the Reading Room, retrieves archival materials for researcher use, and ensures user standards and ethics of the University and UConn Library are maintained. This position works closely with Archives and Special Collections colleagues to identify and implement policies, procedures, and workflows to create a positive user experience.
As an active member of the Library and guided by our Strategic Framework of Connect, Empower, and Engage and our core values of kindness and trust, curiosity and inquiry, equity and inclusion, and having fun, the successful candidate will make positive contributions to a culture of inclusion and respect in all interactions within the Library and across the University and will actively exemplify the principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, accessibility, and justice (DEIAJ) in their daily work.
This
is a full-time position based on the UConn Storrs campus. The
University offers a competitive salary, outstanding benefits, including
employee and dependent tuition waivers at UConn, and a highly desirable
work environment. Salary is dependent upon education, qualifications,
and experience. Visit the library's Employment Opportunities page for more information.
Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, search #498353 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Candidates must address in their cover letter and/or resume how their candidacy meets the position's responsibilities, minimum qualifications, and preferred qualifications (if applicable). Incomplete applications will not be considered. Nominations and inquiries should be sent in confidence to ellen.silbermann@uconn.edu. To ensure full consideration, inquiries and applications should be submitted by end of day on May 24, 2024.
