Access Services and Reference Coordinator

Part-time

The Access Services and Reference Coordinator will manage and train the team of student reference workers, expand faculty use of Open Educational Resources, and enhance outreach to students by assisting with scheduling workshops and events. The ideal candidate is service-oriented, collaborative, and passionate about connecting the university community with the tools they need to learn and thrive.

Responsibilities
  • Manage the team of highly engaged student workers
  • Train and mentor student circulation workers
  • Assist librarians with training sessions for the upper-division student reference team
  • Expand and further develop faculty access to Open Educational Resources
  • Assist with Library projects and events as needed
  • Work with the Library Director to increase outreach to students
  • Develop and maintain student training materials
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s Degree
  • Experience providing Reference services
  • Supervisory experience
  • Google suite, Microsoft office, and intermediate Excel skills
  • Strong commitment to patron service and teamwork
  • Understanding of and commitment to the mission of Southern Virginia University and the Library’s role within that mission
  • Effective and clear communication skills, both verbal and written
Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with Library instructional theory
  • Experience with Canvas
  • Awareness of current trends in library instruction, especially AI

Applications

To apply, interested candidates should submit a CV, a letter of interest addressing the desired Qualifications and the university’s mission, and three professional references to hr@svu.edu. Southern Virginia University is an equal-opportunity employer. Applications will be reviewed immediately, and the position will remain open until filled.

About Southern Virginia University

Southern Virginia University is a private, faith-based institution of higher education aligned with the restored gospel of Jesus Christ as taught by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a university, we gather faithful Latter-day Saints and those who share our values, lift intellectually, socially, and spiritually, and launch into successful lives and careers. Applicants are invited to learn more about the university at svu.edu/mission.