Student Opportunities
The library is composed of ten departments that employ students part-time (10-20 hours per week). Job duties vary for each department.
Each department head does his/her own interviewing, and hiring.
When a department head has an opening, they will request the application file and contact you by telephone if they choose to interview you.
Applications are valid for three months.
If you are NOT a U.S. citizen, please complete the attached Certificate of On-Campus Employment Eligibility form.
For your application to be valid, this form must be signed by an International Student Services employee (located in Stabler
Hall, room 304) and returned along with the application form to this office.
Thank you for applying for employment with the UALR Ottenheimer Library.
Student Employment Application Form
International Student Approval Form
Completed application forms may be turned in at the Director's Office in room 201-B, Monday through Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4:45 p.m.
Please complete the front and back of the application form, sign and date it.
Para-Professional Opportunities
There are no para-professional job opportunities at this time.
Other Classified UALR Opportunities
Professional Opportunities
Assistant to the Dean of the Ottenheimer Library, Research Assistant
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock seeks a qualified and responsible Assistant to the Dean of the Ottenheimer Library. The Assistant will report to the Dean and provide administrative and secretarial support to the Dean and Director of Administrative Services.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
- Set up Dean’s office files, electronic and paper.
- Create and maintain mailing lists.
- Review, answer and prepare correspondence.
- Maintain unit leave records and student time sheets.
- Assist in collection, analysis and reporting of data.
- Assist with special projects.
- Coordinate design, planning and implementation of library functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Baccalaureate degree.
- Three years successful work experience performing tasks related to the responsibilities of this position.
- Demonstrated computer skills in MS Office Professional and electronic mail.
- Excellent English oral and written communications skills;
- Demonstrated analytical and problems solving skills;
- Knowledge of library practices and procedures
The position is open until filled. Salary is commensurate with qualifications. To apply, please submit an application consisting of a letter of interest referencing job #483, resume, and contact information of four professional references. All application materials must be submitted electronically as MS Word documents to Suzanne Martin, Director of Administrative Services at the following address: csmartin@ualr.edu.
UALR is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women, Vietnam-era veterans, and persons with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure.
Director of Academic Services and Resources
The Ottenheimer Library seeks a senior-level librarian to lead departments directly involved in supporting the teaching, learning and research needs of faculty and students. The Director of Academic Services and Resources will provide vision for the departments of Reference/Instruction, Collection Development and Access Services. The successful candidate will develop innovative programs to facilitate change and promote an environment of creativity and service.
The Director of Academic Services and Resources reports to the Dean of the Library and works closely with other senior leaders who have responsibilities for Technical Services and Technology, Administrative Services, and Archives/Special Collections.
This is a faculty status, tenure-track position. The successful candidate will be required to meet the Library’s criteria for promotion and tenure, which include librarianship, service and scholarship/research.
Located in Little Rock, Arkansas’ urban center, the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a state-supported metropolitan university. The Ottenheimer library provides vital support to this urban research university and the community at large.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be a leader who has a thorough understanding of the research process and scholarly communication, as well as a comprehensive vision of the roles of paper and digital collections, and of professional library assistance in enriching the research environment of the university. Departments that report to the Director for Academic Services and Resources include Reference, Collection Development and Access Services.
Qualifications
Required: ALA-accredited MLS; at least five years of professional experience in a research or academic library in the areas of Reference, Instruction and Collection Development; demonstrated understanding of academic teaching and research needs; ability to view issues from a broad library-wide perspective; excellent interpersonal, communication, and planning skills. Demonstrated interest in scholarly and professional activities.
Preferred: Experience with assessment of library services, strategic planning, and project management; three years successful management and supervision of librarians and paraprofessionals; experience with integrated library systems; proven skills in the application of technology to enhance effectiveness of library services; second advanced degree; qualifications for appointment at the rank of Associate Professor.
Library and University Environment
Ottenheimer Library’s materials budget is in excess of $1 million annually. Its materials holdings include: nearly a half million monographs, 11,000 electronic books, access to over 28,000 electronic journals, 3,600 active periodical subscriptions, in excess of one million microforms, and more than 115 electronic databases. The Library’s integrated library system is Innovative Interfaces.
Conditions of Work and Benefits
Forty-hour workweek
Retirement plan: TIAA-CREF
Twenty-one days vacation
Twelve paid holidays
Twelve days sick leave
Faculty rank and status
Salary and Rank
Commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience.
Submit a cover letter referencing job #445 and addressing the above qualifications; curriculum vitae; name, address, phone and e-mail information of three references. Send materials by e-mail to csmartin@ualr.edu
*See UALR homepage and Ottenheimer Library homepage.
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