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Department Access & Information Services
Location Tucson Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The University Libraries, Access and Information Services department seeks a Library Services Associate III (LSA) to provide excellent customer service in coordinating activities at various public service sites, working in a fast-paced environment for the purpose of supporting efforts to create an environment conducive for academic and scholarly endeavors in the various libraries. The incumbent in this position assists customers with basic research needs, providing information, reference, technology, resource sharing, and circulation assistance that facilitates customer access to the collections of the University of Arizona Libraries. Within the Information and Training group, this position provides co-leadership in the design, implementation, and management of AIS training and eLearning content. The LSA III utilizes specialized software to create online learning objects and contributes to the ongoing assessment and enhancement of training. The LSA III regularly attends and participates in workshops and other professional meetings, bringing back insights to support departmental environmental scanning and strategic planning. The position also recommends process improvements to enhance customer service and streamline workflows.
Work Hours: 100% on site*. Monday-Friday 6:45am-3:45pm. Due to any potential change in scheduled building hours, all AIS staff are considered back-ups for closing the Libraries.
The University of Arizona Libraries are enterprising partners in advancing the University’s priorities by promoting inquiry, creative endeavor, scholarly communication, and lifelong learning. Serving as an intellectual crossroads of the University, the Libraries support innovative interdisciplinary research and scholarship while providing resources and services that enrich both the Arizona community and a global academic audience.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
Training
- Design, implementation, and management of all AIS training and eLearning content, utilizing specialized software to create online learning objects and assisting with overall assessment of the eLearning program.
- Collaborates with the Information & Training Team to develop training content for staff and student employees.
- Assists with optimizing public services to improve the customer experience.
- Provides feedback and guidance to desk staff regarding customer service.
- Assists with monitoring email reference queue answering and triaging questions.
Ask Us/Service Site; Customer Service; Library Opening
- Provides reference, technology, and circulation assistance to customers in person and through chat, phone, and email.
- Assists customers with locating library information, resources, materials, and services.
- Addresses overdue accounts and responds to billing and collections questions.
- Troubleshoots software, computers, laptops, projectors, and other emerging technologies.
- Directs the work of student employees who assist with customer service, reference, circulation, and technology support.
- Liaises with the department’s resource sharing and technology leads to support library services and operations.
- Supports building opening procedures for the Main and Weaver Science and Engineering Libraries.
Systems, Meetings, E-mail, Professional Development
- Maintains library password management system.
- Facilitates meetings, makes presentations as needed, and participates in data-based decision making.
- This includes the ability to think holistically and respond to user needs by carefully analyzing information in support of continual service improvement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in the design, development, delivery, and assessment of training materials.
- Ability to train groups and individuals with varying learning styles, levels of academic preparedness, and backgrounds in the effective use of library resources and research tools.
- Ability to evaluate individuals based on established work expectations.
- Knowledge of library reference resources (i.e., library catalog, indexes, search engines, print resources, etc.) and their appropriate use, including understanding the difference between primary and secondary resources.
- Skill in interviewing customers regarding reference service and sources to better understand customer needs.
- Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to collaborate with peers to meet customers’ needs and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Evidence of the use of good judgment and solid analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to think holistically and respond to user needs by carefully analyzing information in support of continual service improvement.
- Ability to understand and apply policies and procedures, including the ability to resolve situations using conflict resolution skills in the enforcement of policies.
- Ability to handle difficult customer interactions.
- Ability to perform duties independently under general supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Skill in facilitating meetings and delivering presentations.
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, one that values and leverages the benefits of a variety of perspectives.
- Positive attitude and strong demonstration of UA Libraries’ Values.
- Ability to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required in addition to education requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with LibApps suite of software (LibCal, LibAnswers, LibGuides, etc).
- Experience searching integrated library systems and record interpretation (e.g., Ex Libris, Alma/Primo).
- Experience using course management systems (e.g., Desire2Learn).
- Experience creating online learning objects with eLearning software such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Presenter, or other e-learning software.
- Experience responding to customer inquiries using automated systems (i.e., LibApps/Springshare and ServiceNow).
- Experience providing reference assistance utilizing various research methodologies and online databases (e.g., ProQuest, IEEE Xplore, Science Direct).
- Experience using Artificial Intelligence to improve workflows and embed functionality into existing services, including a demonstrated ability to stay current with AI advancements and instruct others on the use of this technology.
- Experience gathering and analyzing internal and external data (both qualitative and quantitative).
- Experience giving and receiving feedback in an environment dedicated to ongoing growth.
- Experience professionally representing an organization, including events.
- Experience with process improvement, cost and systems analysis, and project management.
- Experience with issues pertaining to circulation and library code of conduct procedures.
- Experience providing computer hardware and software support.
- Experience with the current version of Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience working in an academic library.
FLSA Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Libraries
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $18.15-$22.69
Compensation Type hourly rate
Grade 4
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level OC3
Job Family Library Services
Job Function Libraries
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Katie Young
Training Coordinator
kcyoung@arizona.edu
Open Date 9/22/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
Posting Number req27087
Department Access & Information Services
Location Tucson Campus
Address Tucson, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The University Libraries, Access and Information Services department seeks a Library Services Associate III (LSA) to provide excellent customer service in coordinating activities at various public service sites, working in a fast-paced environment for the purpose of supporting efforts to create an environment conducive for academic and scholarly endeavors in the various libraries. The incumbent in this position assists customers with basic research needs, providing information, reference, technology, resource sharing, and circulation assistance that facilitates customer access to the collections of the University of Arizona Libraries. Within the Information and Training group, this position provides co-leadership in the design, implementation, and management of AIS training and eLearning content. The LSA III utilizes specialized software to create online learning objects and contributes to the ongoing assessment and enhancement of training. The LSA III regularly attends and participates in workshops and other professional meetings, bringing back insights to support departmental environmental scanning and strategic planning. The position also recommends process improvements to enhance customer service and streamline workflows.
Work Hours: 100% on site*. Monday-Friday 6:45am-3:45pm. Due to any potential change in scheduled building hours, all AIS staff are considered back-ups for closing the Libraries.
The University of Arizona Libraries are enterprising partners in advancing the University’s priorities by promoting inquiry, creative endeavor, scholarly communication, and lifelong learning. Serving as an intellectual crossroads of the University, the Libraries support innovative interdisciplinary research and scholarship while providing resources and services that enrich both the Arizona community and a global academic audience.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs.
Duties & Responsibilities
Training
- Design, implementation, and management of all AIS training and eLearning content, utilizing specialized software to create online learning objects and assisting with overall assessment of the eLearning program.
- Collaborates with the Information & Training Team to develop training content for staff and student employees.
- Assists with optimizing public services to improve the customer experience.
- Provides feedback and guidance to desk staff regarding customer service.
- Assists with monitoring email reference queue answering and triaging questions.
Ask Us/Service Site; Customer Service; Library Opening
- Provides reference, technology, and circulation assistance to customers in person and through chat, phone, and email.
- Assists customers with locating library information, resources, materials, and services.
- Addresses overdue accounts and responds to billing and collections questions.
- Troubleshoots software, computers, laptops, projectors, and other emerging technologies.
- Directs the work of student employees who assist with customer service, reference, circulation, and technology support.
- Liaises with the department’s resource sharing and technology leads to support library services and operations.
- Supports building opening procedures for the Main and Weaver Science and Engineering Libraries.
Systems, Meetings, E-mail, Professional Development
- Maintains library password management system.
- Facilitates meetings, makes presentations as needed, and participates in data-based decision making.
- This includes the ability to think holistically and respond to user needs by carefully analyzing information in support of continual service improvement.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in the design, development, delivery, and assessment of training materials.
- Ability to train groups and individuals with varying learning styles, levels of academic preparedness, and backgrounds in the effective use of library resources and research tools.
- Ability to evaluate individuals based on established work expectations.
- Knowledge of library reference resources (i.e., library catalog, indexes, search engines, print resources, etc.) and their appropriate use, including understanding the difference between primary and secondary resources.
- Skill in interviewing customers regarding reference service and sources to better understand customer needs.
- Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to collaborate with peers to meet customers’ needs and ensure customer satisfaction.
- Evidence of the use of good judgment and solid analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to think holistically and respond to user needs by carefully analyzing information in support of continual service improvement.
- Ability to understand and apply policies and procedures, including the ability to resolve situations using conflict resolution skills in the enforcement of policies.
- Ability to handle difficult customer interactions.
- Ability to perform duties independently under general supervision.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Skill in facilitating meetings and delivering presentations.
- Ability to work in a highly collaborative environment, one that values and leverages the benefits of a variety of perspectives.
- Positive attitude and strong demonstration of UA Libraries’ Values.
- Ability to maintain appropriate security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of assigned duties.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize.
This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree required.
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience required in addition to education requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with LibApps suite of software (LibCal, LibAnswers, LibGuides, etc).
- Experience searching integrated library systems and record interpretation (e.g., Ex Libris, Alma/Primo).
- Experience using course management systems (e.g., Desire2Learn).
- Experience creating online learning objects with eLearning software such as Articulate Storyline, Adobe Presenter, or other e-learning software.
- Experience responding to customer inquiries using automated systems (i.e., LibApps/Springshare and ServiceNow).
- Experience providing reference assistance utilizing various research methodologies and online databases (e.g., ProQuest, IEEE Xplore, Science Direct).
- Experience using Artificial Intelligence to improve workflows and embed functionality into existing services, including a demonstrated ability to stay current with AI advancements and instruct others on the use of this technology.
- Experience gathering and analyzing internal and external data (both qualitative and quantitative).
- Experience giving and receiving feedback in an environment dedicated to ongoing growth.
- Experience professionally representing an organization, including events.
- Experience with process improvement, cost and systems analysis, and project management.
- Experience with issues pertaining to circulation and library code of conduct procedures.
- Experience providing computer hardware and software support.
- Experience with the current version of Microsoft Office suite.
- Experience working in an academic library.
FLSA Non-Exempt
Full Time/Part Time Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week 40
Job FTE 1.0
Work Calendar Fiscal
Job Category Libraries
Benefits Eligible Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay $18.15-$22.69
Compensation Type hourly rate
Grade 4
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level OC3
Job Family Library Services
Job Function Libraries
Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)
Number of Vacancies 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Katie Young
Training Coordinator
kcyoung@arizona.edu
Open Date 9/22/2026
Open Until Filled Yes
Documents Needed to Apply Resume and Cover Letter
Special Instructions to Applicant
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
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Target university and academic libraries first
Academic libraries at colleges and universities hire frequently and are familiar with F-1 OPT authorization. They're more accustomed to international student work authorization than many public sector employers, making conversations about your status straightforward.
Confirm your role qualifies under your field of study
Your OPT job must be directly related to your degree. A library aide role qualifies if your degree is in library science, information studies, education, or a related field. Document the connection clearly in case your DSO or employer asks.
Address OPT timing early in the application process
Library hiring cycles can be slow, especially in public systems. Apply with enough lead time before your OPT start date so employers aren't caught off guard. Mention your authorization dates upfront to avoid late-stage delays or withdrawn offers.
Clarify that no visa sponsorship is required for OPT
Many library employers hesitate when they hear 'international student.' Explain clearly that OPT is already-approved work authorization and the employer doesn't need to sponsor a visa or file any petition on your behalf.
Highlight bilingual skills as a genuine asset
Public and school libraries actively seek staff who speak languages other than English to serve diverse communities. If you're fluent in Spanish, Mandarin, Hindi, or another language, lead with that in your application materials and interviews.
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Library Aide OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Library Aide on F-1 OPT?
Yes, as long as the library aide position is directly related to your field of study. If your degree is in library science, information management, education, or a closely related discipline, this role qualifies under OPT work authorization. Your employer doesn't need to sponsor a visa or file any petition with USCIS on your behalf.
Do library aide employers typically understand OPT work authorization?
It varies. Academic and university libraries are generally familiar with F-1 OPT because they hire students regularly and work alongside international student offices. Public libraries and school districts are less consistent. Coming prepared with a simple explanation of OPT, your EAD card, and your authorization dates will help move things along smoothly.
How do I find Library Aide jobs that are open to OPT students?
Migrate Mate is the most efficient option. It's built specifically for F-1 OPT students and filters opportunities by OPT eligibility, so you're not spending time on postings from employers who won't consider your work authorization. Library aide roles at academic institutions tend to show up frequently and are worth prioritizing.
Does a library aide job count toward my OPT employment requirement?
Yes, provided the role is related to your degree. USCIS requires OPT employment to be at least 20 hours per week and directly tied to your field of study. Part-time library aide positions can qualify if they meet the 20-hour threshold and your DSO confirms the connection to your academic program.
Can I work as a Library Aide at a public library on OPT, or only at universities?
You can work at a public library on OPT if the role relates to your degree. The type of employer doesn't determine OPT eligibility. That said, public libraries are governed by local government hiring rules and may require additional documentation review. Confirm with your DSO and be ready to explain your EAD and authorized period clearly.