We invite applicants to apply for the full-time InterLibrary Loan and Collections Assistant. To apply and see the full job description visit: https://universityofscrantonjobs.com/postings/5579
Position Title: InterLibrary Loan and Collections Assistant
Job Purpose
Assists the InterLibrary Loan (ILL) Coordinator and supports the operations of the Library’s InterLibrary Loan department. Primary responsibilities include the retrieval and reshelving of materials from the collection, accurate scanning of books, journals, and microfilms, retrieving electronic documents from databases, and logistical shipping and receiving of incoming and outgoing mail. The ILL Assistant performs all the daily functions of ILL in absence of the ILL Coordinator. Other responsibilities include delivering mail and other shipments within the library, assisting with collections maintenance projects as assigned by Library Administration, and serving as the point person for accepting and organizing donations to the Library’s Friends of the Library Book Sale.
Essential Duties
– Performs borrowing and lending functions with ILL software (currently ILLIAD)
– Pulls books from the collections and packages for shipment to other libraries
– Pulls journals and microfilm to scan articles for electronic delivery to patrons
– Checks books in and out using the library’s Integrated Library System (currently Sierra)
– Maintains confidentiality of Library patron records
– Processes incoming books and materials for use by patrons
– Uses UPS software for processing shipping
– Coordinates pick-up and delivery with UPS and other courier services
– Receives incoming mail and parcels
– Opens, sorts, and labels mail for departmental delivery
– Delivers mail to departments, and picks up outgoing mail as needed
– Serves as a point person for book donors, including collecting information for
acknowledgment letters and coordinating the pick-up of gift books if needed
– Organizes designated spaces within the basement for the Friends of the Library
inventory
– Assists in the set up and take down of the Friends of the Library Book Sale
Additional Skills Required
– Strong keyboarding/computer skills
– Ability to learn computer software used in a library
– Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
– Customer service oriented
– Accuracy and attention to detail
– Must be able to lift and move heavy cartons of books, weighing up to 40 lbs., and push
book trucks throughout the building
– Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the University’s Catholic and Jesuit
mission
Minimum Education Requirements:
– High School Diploma or equivalent is required;
– A bachelor’s degree is preferred
Minimum Job Experience Requirements
– One year work experience in an office or library setting, including use of Microsoft
Office
Schedule/Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Additional hours as required.
Gift from Bequest of Brian E. McHugh ’59 on Display in 5th Floor Heritage Room
A gorgeous grandfather clock, dated to the 1780s, has been installed in the Library’s 5th floor Heritage Room. This was made possible by a bequest from the late Brian E. McHugh ’59, who also included an incredible $500,000 endowment fund in support of the Library.
“Tall case” clock making flourished in Pennsylvania in the late 18th and early to mid-19th centuries, first imitating English craftsmanship before developing its own unique characteristics. This example, in the style of famed London furniture-maker Thomas Chippendale but likely Pennsylvania Dutch built, must be hand wound and includes a rotating dial depicting phases of the moon throughout the month. The hourly chimes have been disabled so all can study in peace, and two finials and an eagle, usually sitting on top, are currently being repaired.
This will serve to complement the beautiful grandmother clock, formerly belonging to Brian’s mother, on display in the 4th floor Reading Room of The Helen Gallagher McHugh Special Collections named in her memory.
Schemel Forum Collaborative Program with Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine- A Performance by Dr. Richard Kogan
Land Acknowledgement
November is National Native American Heritage Month. This observance commemorates the history, heritage, and culture of Native Americans and Alaskan Natives. It is during this month we acknowledge the vast achievements of America’s original indigenous people. This month is also a time to educate, examine, and raise awareness about the unique challenges and sufferings Native people and communities have faced historically and continue to contend with.
Land acknowledgment is a traditional custom that dates back centuries in many Native nations and communities. Today, land acknowledgments are used by Native Peoples and non-Natives to recognize Indigenous Peoples who are the original stewards of the lands on which we now live.The University of Scranton has officially adopted a Land Acknowledgment Statement to recognize and honor the traditional and ancestral homelands of the Lenape, the Munsee, the Shawnee and the Susquehannocks in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The Statement reads:
The University of Scranton acknowledges the original inhabitants and nations of this land: the Lenape, the Munsee, the Shawnee and the Susquehannocks. May we be ever mindful of their legacy and contributions and commit ourselves to stewarding this land with care and compassion as we navigate our communities towards faith and justice.
The Weinberg Memorial Library faculty, staff, and administration join University President Fr. Marina and the broader university community in acknowledging the land as an act of reconciliation that honors the authentic history of the original people of this territory.The library has chosen to add this land acknowledgement to our website under the “About the Library” section.
The library also wishes to recognize Dr. Adam Pratt, associate professor of history, and his research students, Peter Burke and Katia Ramirez, for assisting with the development of this statement. The Land Acknowledgement will also be posted on the University’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion website and on the Office of Equity and Diversity’s website. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to read the university land acknowledgement statement at the start of events whenever possible. For more information on land acknowledgement, see the US Department of Arts & Culture’s Honor Native Land.
EZproxy Issues for Wiley Online Library
Our vendor Wiley is currently experiencing some issues with EZproxy and third party linking. For this reason, you may encounter a message reading “This web property is not accessible via this address” when trying to connect to material from the Wiley Online Library from off campus.
Wiley is aware of the issue and is working on restoring service for all.
Thank you for your patience as we await a resolution.
Affordable Learning Implementation Grants – Application Deadline Extended to December 3rd, 2021
The deadline to apply for an Affordable Learning Implementation Grant for Spring 2022 has been extended to December 3rd, 2021.
Affordable Learning aims to reduce the financial burden on students by replacing expensive for-cost textbooks and course materials with no-cost or low-cost educational resources. OER stands for Open Educational Resources, which include online textbooks, media, and other materials that are available freely for use and can be remixed/reused for educational purposes. For our Affordable Learning Implementation Grants, formerly OER Implementation Grants, faculty may opt to use existing OER textbooks and open source software that is available online or may compile course materials from appropriately licensed e-books and journals that are open access or available through the Library to replace all, or some, of their for-cost course materials. Please visit the Affordable Learning Implementation Grants web page for more information and reports from previous recipients.
For a list of links to available OER and appropriately licensed Affordable Learning resources, visit the Library’s OER Research Guide.
Looking for Affordable Learning resources in our catalog? You can simply search the catalog by typing in “Scranton Affordable Learning” into the Catalog search box on the Library home page.
For additional information about Affordable Learning and how to find resources that can be used as part of the Affordable Learning Implementation Grants, materials presented at the October 27th discussion on implementing Open Educational Resources (OER) and Affordable Learning materials in the classroom can be viewed on the Library’s OER Research Guide.
Look for the WML Event Materials box on the guide to find links to our latest presentations.
Pharos Printing Issues Resolved
Pharos printing in the library has been restored.
Pharos printing currently unavailable in the library
Due to the power outage that happened today, the Pharos printing is down within the library. Signage has been posted. The library is working with IT and Networking are working to fix the problem.
Celebrate Open Access Week! Join the Affordable Learning Discussion 10/27
The Library invites University of Scranton Faculty to join us during Open Access Week on Wednesday, October 27th, at 11:00 am on Zoom to discuss implementing Open Educational Resources (OER) and affordable learning materials in the classroom.
Discussion will include an introduction to OER, how to locate OER and other open materials within the Library’s collection and online, and suggestions for how you can replace costly textbooks and other resources with OER and/or appropriately licensed library resources. We will also discuss a new trial database, CloudSource OA, and workshop with attendees to utilize this resource that curates and aggregates open access publications and open educational resources from leading academic publishers and universities.
Librarians will also answer questions about OER and the Affordable Learning Implementation Grants (formerly the Open Educational Resources Grants), available to full-time Faculty and accepting applications until November 19th.
Weinberg Memorial Library Trials CloudSource OA
Just in time for Open Access Week, the Library has started a trial for CloudSource OA. We invite all students and faculty to take a look at this exciting new resource which makes searching for open access books, journals, and open educational resources a breeze. This new search platform curates and aggregates open access content from leading publishers and scholars around the world in one convenient and easy to use location.
The trial period will last until October 31st, 2021 so please take some time to explore. You can link to the resource here or visit our A to Z Database list and click on “Trial Databases”. If you have any questions or feedback about this database, please contact Sylvia Orner (sylvia.orner@scranton.edu).