Library Specialist, Access Services

The Library Specialist for Access Services plays a key role in supporting equitable and timely access to library resources and services. This position leads course reserve operations and manages interlibrary loan borrowing services, working closely with faculty, staff, and students to ensure access to materials that support teaching, learning, and research.

As a member of the Access Services team, this position also contributes to library assessment efforts through data analysis and reporting, supports the supervision and training of student employees, and shares responsibility for service desk operations and daily building procedures. The Specialist works collaboratively across the library and contributes to the goals of the Access, Instruction, & Research Services (AIRS) department.

This position works the standard business hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm.

About the Department: 

Macalester's DeWitt Wallace Library staff create a learning environment that supports inquiry, discovery, creativity, and innovation. Committed to inclusive access, lifelong learning, user-centered services and collections, and meaningful campus partnerships, we foster curiosity, information literacy, and research skills in a welcoming environment. We value diverse ways of knowing, clear and honest communication, equity, collaboration, professional growth, staff wellbeing, and the shared goal of supporting a liberal arts education.

• Coordinate course reserve services and partner with faculty to ensure timely access to course materials.
• Manage interlibrary loan borrowing operations, including workflows, systems, copyright compliance, and resource-sharing partnerships.
• Provide responsive support to faculty, staff, and students in obtaining requested ILL materials.
• Prepare statistical reports and analyze service data to support library assessment and collection decision-making.
• Secondary supervision of ~40 student employees, including training them in library policies, systems, equipment, and procedures, aiding in professional development and mentorship.
• Share responsibility for service desk staffing, daily operations, and scheduled building opening and closing.
• Participate in assessment, cross-functional initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support the library’s and college’s commitments to access, equity, diversity, inclusion, and collaboration.

Application Guidelines: 

For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume through  Macalester’s Employment Opportunity Webpage by June 1st, 2026. No applications will be received after this date. Review of applications will begin immediately. All inquiries about this position should be directed to: 

Jaclyn Howard

Talent Acquisition Manager 

jhoward3@macalester.edu

Founded in 1874, Macalester College provides students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in flourishing St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls over 2,000 students from across the country and around the world. Macalester is a preeminent liberal arts college recognized for its student service and celebration of internationalism.

At Macalester, we look at our employees through a whole-person, holistic lens. With comprehensive benefits and well-being programs, we provide and enable our community members to grow and care for themselves, their families, and one another. Our whole-hearted fidelity to community-building and social justice exemplify these ideals.  Macalester College continuously prioritizes a culturally diverse and pluralistic community. We value individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. 

Our rich blend of people holding varied identities enhances our strong commitment to multiculturalism and global citizenship. We seek candidates who reflect and strengthen our campus environment. Macalester invites and encourages everyone to apply who would add depth to our community including those from all sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, religions, abilities, and ages.