Library Public Services Supervisor

Overview

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $23.37 - Midpoint: $29.23 (Hourly N7)

Department/Organization: 219101 - University Libraries

Normal

Work Schedule:

Sunday - Thursday 5:00pm to 2:00am

Job Summary: The Library Public Services Supervisor assists in the oversight and planning for the development, implementation, and delivery of one or more programs, services, or activities within services of the University Library.

• Serve as the night facility coordinator for Rodgers Library.
• Assist with desk coverage in Bruno and Gorgas libraries as needed.
• Secure the buildings at closing.
• Supervise student employees and assist with new student employee training.
• Assist patrons as needed.
• Assist with Inter-Library Loan and Document Delivery Service by filling requests.
• Serve as the point person for any emergency situation for UAPD or UA facilities.
• Provide technical assistance and support related to computer systems, hardware, and software to patrons as needed.
• Handle course reserves, book stack maintenance, and tracing missing books in Rodgers.
• Serve as a back-up for 24/5 hours.
• Assist with completion of 3D print requests.
• Work with several databases and systems daily to complete duties, including checking out materials and equipment to patrons, entering and maintaining patron accounts, processing 3D print requests, processing Inter-Library Loan requests in ILLiad, and entering reference stats and floor counts in Lib Cal.
• Participate in the Libraries chat service and perform general reference services for students, staff, and faculty.

Positions in the University Libraries can be moved to different library buildings on campus based on needs assessments. The position is typically assigned to evening hours, but hours may be adjusted as library hours change. Assists with desk coverage in Bruno and Gorgas libraries as needed.

• Required
  
  Minimum Qualifications:
  
  High school diploma or GED and six (6) years of library experience; OR associate's degree and four (4) years of library experience; OR bachelor's degree and two (2) years of library experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: Basic knowledge or interest in 3D Printing and Scanning technology, including software and equipment.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

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