The University of Southern Maine is seeking applicants for the full-time position of Library Specialist CL3 located in the Glickman Library, Portland Campus.

The Library Specialist is a key member of the Access Services team. The position provides a variety of services and support including information services, circulation assistance, reference, e-reserves, assistance with navigating academic support services, and answering basic technology/computer questions. Excellent service skills are required. The Library Specialist shares responsibility for training and supervising library student assistants. The person in this position will have the needed skills to assist with Interlibrary Loan and digital library services and resources. This position has extensive in-person, telephone, and online interactions with students, faculty, staff, researchers, and the public. This position is responsible for building opening/closing procedures.

This Library Specialist position will pay a starting rate of $19.02/hour for a new hire or the appropriate transfer rate for a current employee with the University of Maine System. There is a .40 cents per hour shift differential for evening and weekend hours. The schedule for this position is Sunday 10:30am – 7:00pm, Monday – Thursday 1:30pm – 10:00pm. Hours are subject to change during academic breaks and summer session.

This position provides a terrific opportunity to pursue a Bachelor’s or advanced degree through the university’s generous tuition waiver benefit.

The University of Southern Maine is committed to developing a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. It embraces an inclusive campus community that values the expression of differences in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development, and institutional success. Our Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Impact supports the University of Southern Maine’s DEIA and Community Impact focused departments, committees, groups, projects, training, and events. USM encourages women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and people from diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds to apply.

We live our USM Service Promise: Student Focused Every Day. We are looking for a team member who understands that promise and supports our values: Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity and Responsiveness.

The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes: Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, & Sick), Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long Term Disability Insurance, Tuition Waiver Program for Employee & Dependents, a 403(b) Retirement Plan, and more. Click on our Benefits Information Summary to learn more.

• High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) and one year of specialized training or education in library related services
• OR, High School diploma or equivalent (G.E.D) and five years of library support experience.

To apply click on “APPLY FOR POSITION” at the bottom of this page or by visiting USM Jobs.

You will need to upload a cover letter and a resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for references.

All required materials must be submitted by June 6, 2023.

We are unable to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities.

For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Office of Equal Opportunity, Room 101, Boudreau Hall, Orono, ME 04469, (207) 581-1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System)