PT Access Services Assistant (On-site) in Chicago, Illinois at DePaul University
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PT Access Services Assistant (On-site)Lincoln Park Campus (On-site)Job Description
What You'll Do:
- Provides direct circulation services to students, faculty, and other Library users including providing general directional assistance; borrowing, renewal, and return of library materials and loanable technology; assisting users with locating known items; processing local, consortial, and interlibrary loan requests; processing course reserves materials; basic technical support and troubleshooting for printers, photocopiers, scanners, and study room reservations; helps with core stacks maintenance functions (shelving, pull slips, shelf-reading, inventory).
- Responsible for the supervision of weekday and/or evening library access services and student staff on duty per an assigned schedule. This includes being knowledgeable of library policies and procedures and communicating this information to library users as necessary.
- Assists the Head of the Loop Library in the onboarding, training, and supervision of new student staff.
- Performs library opening and/or closing procedures.
- Responsible for reporting out any operations, facility, or staff issues to the Head of Loop Library at the end of each shift.
- Supervises one student assistant at a time while scheduled at the Access Services Desk.
- This position will be based primarily at DePaul’s Loop Campus Library, located in downtown Chicago at 1 E Jackson Blvd. The position may require occasional travel to DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus.
- Part-time assistants are each scheduled 16-20 hours during assigned weekday morning, weekday afternoon, and/or weekday evening shifts through the academic year. This position is currently assigned Monday through Friday 1pm-5pm and may be subject to change based on staffing needs and scheduled hours of operation. Altered schedules and/or reduced hours typically occur during summer quarter and intersessions.
- There may be opportunities for additional occasional evening or weekend hours at the John T. Richardson Library on DePaul’s Lincoln Park campus as part of the Access Services back up staffing pool.
- Associate's Degree or equivalent experience required.
- Experience providing customer service required.
- Previous library experience preferred.
- Supervisory experience preferred.
- General administrative experience preferred.
- Proficiency in basic computer skills (email, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace) required.
- Experience with Alma or other integrated library systems (ILS) preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and with a high level of accuracy.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and effectively interact with people across cultural identities and foster an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment.
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.
Perks:
- Working for a stable and well-known University.
- Part-Time Benefits
Vincentian Mission:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.
Required Background Check:
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
Job Category: Library Administration
Posting date: 05/15/2026, 06:43 PM
Job Schedule: Part time
Locations: Lincoln Park Campus (On-site)
Append string: DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.