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The Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery promotes intellectual growth and creativity by developing high quality collections, facilitating access to information resources, and furthering innovative teaching and learning. In support of the University's mission, our Library is dedicated to diversity, social responsibility, and lifelong learning.
For more information visit: https://library.umbc.edu/
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| Position Overview: |
The Albin O. Kuhn Library & Gallery’s Circulation department is seeking a detail-oriented individual to provide high-quality customer service to Library users.
Under the supervision of the Library Services Supervisor - Circulation and Digital Media Lab, the Library Services Specialist - Equipment Lending leads the Library’s Laptop Loan Program and coordinates work related to other equipment lending.
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| Why Work at UMBC? |
UMBC offers competitive compensation. This role starts at $23.08 per hour and has 14 days of vacation as well as winter break, spring break, and personal days for regular full time roles. Tuition remission is also available.
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| Responsibilities: |
This position works collaboratively with the Circulation & Digital Media Lab staff, supervisors, and library student assistants to provide daily customer service and enhance equipment lending to the UMBC community. Main responsibilities include:
- Serves as the lead for the Library’s Laptop Loan program and coordinates other equipment lending programs.
- Works with the Division of Information Technology (DoIT) and other campus units to develop and promote equipment lending programs; create guidelines and procedures; and update and maintain appropriate records and documentation, including web pages.
- Performs inventory, regular maintenance, and troubleshooting of laptops and loaner equipment; makes recommendations regarding repair, replacement, and charges for damages.
- Maintains proper storage, security tags, and labels of all equipment and ensures that accessories are in good condition.
- Trains library staff and student employees on equipment maintenance and loan procedures.
- Keeps statistics on equipment loans and produces reports as requested.
- Promotes the Digital Media Lab space and equipment lending to the UMBC campus.
- Provides direction to UMBC patrons on accessing and using equipment and Digital Media Lab software.
- May recommend purchases of new and/or replacement and equipment.
- Provides direction to UMBC and community patrons on accessing and using Library & Gallery services and resources, including the library catalog, printers, scanners, and other electronic devices.
- Works assigned shifts at the DML and Circulation desk, providing support, excellent customer service, and high-quality circulation and referral services
- Opens and closes the Library & Gallery, including the Digital Media Lab.
- Participates in cross-departmental and consortial projects, committees, and task groups as appropriate, and regularly participates in professional development activities
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| Required Minimum Qualifications: |
- Bachelor’s Degree
- One year of experience directly related to the primary duties of the position
- One year of customer service experience, including teaching customers how to access services and resources
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills
- Demonstrated ability to learn and operate common computing and productivity applications (e.g., word processing, databases and spreadsheets, web browsers, email and electronic calendars)
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and maintain media equipment, including still and video cameras, audio recorders, microphones, tripods, and lighting kits
Note: Additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
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| Preferred Qualifications: |
- One year of library circulation experience
- One year of experience coordinating tasks and shared work
- One year of experience creating, revising, and updating workflow documentation
- One year of experience addressing building and security issues
- Demonstrated skill in motivating and training student employees
- One year of experience troubleshooting and/or maintaining media equipment, including still and video cameras, audio recorders, microphones, tripods, and lighting kits
- One year of experience using and/or instructing others on the use of audio and video editing software such as Final Cut Pro and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, etc.)
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| Background Screening Statement: |
A background check will be required.
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| Special Instructions to Applicants: |
Upload a cover letter, resume, and a supporting document with contact information for three professional references.
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| Closing Date: |
June 23, 2026 |
| Benefits: |
UMBC offers a rich benefits package including the following for nonexempt regular employees.
Generous Leave which includes accruing the following for full time positions:
- 14 Days of Annual Leave (increases with years of service)
- 15 Days of Sick Leave
- 15 Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
Tuition Remission:
- 8 credit hours per semester
- Tuition remission at UMBC for eligible dependents after two years of FT employment
Additional Benefits:
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement/Pension plan
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness opportunities
- & Much more
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| Salary: |
Pay Range 10 (min. $23.08 per hour / max. $30.57 per hour) based on the University System of Maryland (USM) Pay Program.
The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, Memorandum of Understanding, USM Board of Regent policies, internal equity, budget and qualifications and experience. Most salary offers will be close to the minimum part of the range.
The above salary range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
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| Hours: |
This is a Full-time position with a schedule of Tuesday through Saturday 9:00am–5:30pm in the fall and spring semesters. During the winter and summer sessions, the work schedule is Monday through Friday 9:00am–5:30pm. Scheduled hours are subject to change based on changes in Library hours, staffing needs, or necessity of monitoring the building during university events held outside of regular library hours. |
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Regular |
| FLSA Status: |
Nonexempt |
| Equal Opportunity Statement: |
UMBC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women, minority group members, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. |
| Title IX: |
As an institution that receives federal financial assistance, UMBC adheres to Title IX and does not discriminate on the basis of sex. For more information about Title IX and contact information for Title IX Coordinator click here. |
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Accommodation:
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If you require a reasonable accommodation for a disability for any part of the employment process, please contact the Human Resources Department at 410-455-2337 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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| Work Authorization |
As required by the 1986 Immigration Act, be prepared to present acceptable documentation upon hire showing your identity and that you are a U.S. citizen or an alien who is authorized to work. |