Access Services Librarian

Hiring Department

University Libraries at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL)
Job Description

The University Libraries at the University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) seek an entry-level librarian to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Public Services, this position holds non-tenure track faculty status (NTT) and will be hired at the rank of Librarian I. The Access Services Librarian is responsible for the provision of excellent service and the efficient operation of interlibrary loan and other circulation duties. We are seeking someone with strong interpersonal skills who is enthusiastic, customer service-oriented, and interested in working in a highly collaborative and innovative environment. With nearly 15,000 students, the University of Missouri–St. Louis is the St. Louis region’s premier public research university. UMSL provides excellent learning experiences and leadership opportunities to a student body whose influence on the region upon graduation is immense.

Department Responsibilities:
Coordinate and perform Access Services functions including circulation and interlibrary loan
Keep statistics describing the use of access services and assist library administration in the preparation of various reports requiring those statistics
Coordinate hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of student assistants assigned to Access Services in conjunction with other Access Services staff

Additional Responsibilities:
Provide research assistance to students, faculty, and staff through research consultations, library instruction sessions, shifts at the Public Service Desk, and other means
Select library resources, prepare research guides, and liaise with academic departments in the Sciences
Participate in library and university activities as well as engage in scholarly and professional service activities
Some evening and weekend work required
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:
Master's degree in Librarianship/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program at the time of appointment
Strong customer service orientation
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues
Outstanding organizational skills
Ability to effectively adapt to and use new technologies and software

Preferred Qualifications:
Professional work experience in an academic library
Academic library experience in access services
Familiarity with Tipasa or other Interlibrary Loan software, FOLIO, Adobe Acrobat, and/or Springshare software
Experience supervising student workers
Background in reference services, collection development, and/or instruction

Application Materials

If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Lindsay Schmitz at schmitzl@umsl.edu
Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin on March 20, 2026.
Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.
Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .

Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer .

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu .