Do you enjoy variety in your work and assisting students in reaching their academic goals? Do you like to conduct research and engage with Maine history? Are you interested in the diverse populations of Maine?

The University of Southern Maine is seeking enthusiastic and collaborative applicants for the part-time (20 hours per week) hourly position of Library Specialist CL3 located in USM Libraries Special Collections on the Portland Campus. The position would require a set schedule, within 8am-5pm on weekdays, but actual times and days are flexible.

The Library Specialist assists with the following services: staffing the reading room and managing reader services (reproduction requests, etc.); accessioning manuscript collections (creating initial physical and intellectual control); creating online PR for department events and updating the appropriate web pages; and administrative support.

Some of this position’s time is public facing and as such excellent customer service skills are required. Frequent in-person, online, and telephone interactions with our students, faculty, staff, researchers and the public are core to the work.  Judgment and initiative are exercised in providing public services and interpreting policy. The Library Specialist will have the needed computer skills to assist with event promotion and our online presence. This position is part of a small team which works collaboratively to accomplish the Special Collections department mission to support classes and make primary resources available to the University and Maine community.

This position pays $18.56 per hour. This position is located on the Portland Campus.

By focusing our work on student success, the Libraries support the University’s Service Promise to be Student Focused Every Day. We live the USM Service Promise and seek team members who understand that promise and support our values of Respect & Care, Integrity, Equity, and Responsiveness. We are committed to ensuring our work reflects a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging for all students.

The University of Southern Maine is committed to building a culturally diverse team of leaders, faculty, and staff. We welcome applicants who are multilingual. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

The University of Southern Maine provides a highly competitive benefits package that includes: holidays, vacation and sick time; health, dental and vision insurance; life insurance; short and long term disability insurance; a tuition waiver program for employee and eligible dependents; a 403(b) retirement plan; and more.

Want to know more about employment, benefits, and local resources? Our Employment webpage has additional information to help you become more familiar with developing a new career at USM as well as exploring everything the Greater Southern Maine area has to offer.

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and one year of specialized training or education
• Strong computer skills
• Public service or customer service experience         

Employees in the University of Maine System are required to comply with UMS COVID protocols which currently include, but are not limited to, being vaccinated, obtaining a qualified vaccination exemption, and/or participating in regular COVID testing.

Please visit Together for Maine for more information on USM's successful contribution to our Covid-19 public health campaign.

Materials must be submitted via "APPLY FOR POSITION" at the bottom of this page. You will create an applicant profile and complete an application and upload a cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae. Finalist candidates will be asked to provide a list of the names and contact information for three references.

We will examine candidate packages on an ongoing basis as they are submitted.

All required materials must be submitted by May 25, 2022.   

We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

Appropriate background screening will be conducted for the successful candidate.

The University of Southern Maine is an EEO/AA employer, and does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information or veteran’s status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. For inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Equal Opportunity Office, 101 North Stevens Hall, University of Maine, Orono, ME  04469-5754, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).