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DATE ENTERED: March 12, 2025 Electronic Resources Assistant / Library Specialist I (00099) Location: Longwood University, Farmville, VA Department: Greenwood Library Posted: Mar 12, 2025 (Open until filled) Category: Classified Type: Full-time Non-Exempt Link to apply: http://longwood.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=186312 About Longwood University: A comprehensive university with a strong liberal arts foundation, Longwood has a distinctive mission to develop citizen leaders who are prepared to make positive contributions to the common good of society. Founded in 1839, Longwood is the third-oldest public university in Virginia. Longwood is part of the proud tradition of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. Roughly one hour's drive from Charlottesville, Lynchburg, and Richmond, Longwood is located in the historic two-college community of Farmville. Longwood currently has approximately 4,600 undergraduate and graduate students and 40,653 alumni. It maintains affiliations with the neighboring Robert Russa Moton Museum of civil rights history and the Longwood Center for Visual Arts, a nationally accredited university art museum. A member of the Big South Conference, Longwood competes at the NCAA Division I level. Job Description: The Janet D. Greenwood Library is seeking applicants for an Electronic Resources Assistant / Library Specialist I (00099). Longwood University's Janet D. Greenwood Library supports teaching, learning, and researching to prepare individuals to be compassionate lifelong learners. Library services, collections, and spaces are designed to "Celebrate Curiosity." Services offered include library instruction, research assistance, document delivery, and interlibrary loan. Flexible spaces and furnishings allow for individual quiet study spaces and group meeting rooms. The library offers a variety of personalized services, including individual reference and research assistance with one of our librarians. Students, faculty, staff and visitors have access to almost 300 databases, more than half of which are provided by VIVA (the state supported consortium of higher education institutions in Virginia). Remote access is available to students, faculty, and staff. The Electronic Resources Assistant (ERA) is responsible for supporting the following library functions: the integrated library system, electronic resources, special acquisitions, and the library web presence. The position also provides frontline customer service at the library's main desk, interacts as needed with vendors, and supports other library staff. Some evening and weekend hours may be required for special events and programs. The position reports to Head of Collections & Information Services. Job responsibilities include:
Requirements: Required:
Preferred
Additional Information: This is a full-time, classified, non-exempt position in pay band 3. Salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position. A successful criminal background investigation is required. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni are encouraged to apply. Commonwealth of Virginia benefits accompany this position to include:
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Longwood University will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodations to applicants in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. You are not required to note the presence of a disability on your application. If, however, you require accommodations in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 434-395-2074 or [email protected]. Per CFR: Title 34, the Title IX Coordinator's contact information can be located through this link http://www.longwood.edu/titleix/. A diversified workforce is an important part of our strategic plan. EOE/AA Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin in late March 2025. Position will be posted a minimum of five business days. Position posted 3/12/2025. To apply for this position, qualified applicants must complete the online application and attach a resume and cover letter.
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