Access Services Librarian

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Lincoln, NE, USA

USD 45k-45k / year

Posted on Apr 27, 2026
Working Title Access Services Librarian
Department College of Law-0899
Requisition Number S_260314
Posting Open Date 04/27/2026
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 05/11/2026
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The Access Services Librarian at the Schmid Law Library is responsible for the Circulation Desk and Collection Management, ILS Fulfillment and Database Maintenance, Resource Sharing, and Delivery of Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Materials. The Access Services Librarian will work with the Associate Director to set policies and procedures for the circulation desk, supervise the Library Assistant II, and hire, train, and supervise circulation desk workers. They will oversee the maintenance, shelving, and inventory of the library’s print collection, Course Reserves, past exams, reservation of study rooms, and maintaining the information on the library’s web page. They will work with the Head of Cataloging to update and maintain the database of holdings, items, and circulation records of the library and the Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery services, coordinating the retrieval and distribution of resources to internal and outside patrons.
As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://equity.unl.edu/notice-nondiscrimination/.
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree.
  • Ability to:
    • work effectively, creatively, and collaboratively in a rapidly changing environment
    • provide excellent customer service involving diverse internal and external stakeholders
    • exercise sound judgment, make reasoned decisions, and provide leadership in a consultative and collaborative environment.
  • Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills. Highly motivated, forward-thinking, energetic, and organized.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in library information science or equivalent
  • Three years’ relevant library experience.
  • Experience with ALMA.
  • Experience managing a library circulation desk and managing part time workers.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required No
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $45,000/yr minimum
How to Apply
Click on the words “Apply to this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach the following documents: 1) cover letter, 2) current resume, 3) list of three professional references. These will be attached as three separate MS Word or PDF documents.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Rich Leiter
Director of the Schmid Law Library and Marvin & Viginia Schmid Foundation Professor of Law
rich.leiter@unl.edu
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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