Part-time Interlibrary Loan Specialist

Compensation Range:

Hourly: $20.00 - $25.77

Interlibrary Loan Specialist (Part-Time, Hybrid)

• 📍 San Diego, CA (Kearny Mesa) + Remote Sundays (until 8pm PST)
• 💲 $20.00 per hour

Are you passionate about helping students access the resources they need to succeed? National University's Library Services team is seeking a Part-Time Interlibrary Loan Specialist to coordinate interlibrary loan requests, assist with reference inquiries, and connect students with research materials from libraries across the country.

In this role, you'll process physical and digital interlibrary loan requests, search for hard-to-find resources, communicate with students and partner libraries, and provide chat, phone, and email support. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys research, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional customer service.

What You'll Do

• •Coordinate interlibrary loan requests for books, articles, and other research materials.
• •Investigate and locate difficult-to-find resources through library networks and databases.
• •Communicate with students regarding request status and fulfillment timelines.
• •Provide library support through chat, phone, text, and email.
• •Assist with Sunday reference services and digital request processing.
• •Maintain accurate records and support daily library operations.

What We're Looking For

• •Bachelor's degree and equivalent experience.
• •Strong research, organizational, and customer service skills.
• •Ability to work independently and persistently search for hard-to-find materials.
• •Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• •Experience with interlibrary loan services, ILLiad, Tipasa, OCLC WorldCat, or academic libraries is highly preferred.
• •Library Science coursework or degree is a plus.

Schedule Requirements

• ✅ Must be available to work remotely on Sundays (priority requirement).
• ✅ Must be able to commute to the Kearny Mesa office one day per week.
• ✅ Flexible weekday scheduling available.

Join a team dedicated to supporting student research and academic success while enjoying a flexible hybrid schedule and meaningful work that makes a direct impact on learners every day.

Apply today and help students discover the resources that move their research forward.

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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. The minimum salary will be offered based on the minimum exemption threshold based on state of residency. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well-being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu . For Part-time benefits, please click here .

National University is committed to maintaining a high-quality workforce representative of the populations we serve. National University employs more than 4,500 faculty and staff and serves over 45,000 students. We are united in our mission to meet the global education demands of the 21st Century and are dedicated to creating a supportive academic and work environment that allows students, faculty and staff to develop their interests and talents while experiencing a sense of community. With programs available both online and at our many campus locations, National University is a leader in creating innovative solutions to education and meeting the needs of our student population, including adult learners and working professionals.

National University (NU) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.