Physics Library Supervisor
About The Position
The Physics Library Supervisor, under general direction of the department director, will coordinate and oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and space management of the Physics Library. This position is responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating work-study and part-time staff; preparing departmental schedules and ensuring that adequate coverage is provided (some on-call time may be required). This position is expected to develop and maintain a working knowledge of library collections and resources to provide reference services to students, faculty, and community patrons with basic and in-depth information queries. This position may assist with or give small group training or presentations to students or other potential patrons. This position performs circulation and course reserve functions, including shelving, filing, and processing library materials; maintains library-related equipment; conducts supply ordering and problem reporting; manages the physic department’s faculty publication lists; and collects and reports library and material use statistics regularly. The Physics Library Supervisor also coordinates with their department director and the Physics Office on special departmental events, resources, and requests. Evening or weekend hours may be occasionally required. Reports to the Director of Experiential Learning & Physics Library. Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Requirements
- The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree
- At least two years of experience providing front-facing customer service in a professional work setting
- At least one year of professional supervisory or leadership experience
- Ability to train and supervise others effectively fostering a respectful, positive environment for direct reports
- Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative and welcoming environment
- Ability to engage in intelligent risk-taking and self-start with minimal supervision
- Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal relationships
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
- Excellent customer service skills with strong commitment to high quality service
- Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and meet expected deadlines, use judgment and analytical skills for problem solving, and seek consultation when appropriate or necessary
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of formal work experience in a library setting
- Experience with processing and managing library course reserves
- Experience using Ex Libris’ Alma/Primo Integrated Library System or another comparable library integrated system
- Experience using Springshare products, especially LibAnswers, LibCal, LibGuides, and LibStaffer
- At least two years of supervisory and/or leadership experience
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and oversee the day-to-day operations, maintenance, and space management of the Physics Library.
- Hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating work-study and part-time staff
- Preparing departmental schedules and ensuring that adequate coverage is provided (some on-call time may be required).
- Develop and maintain a working knowledge of library collections and resources to provide reference services to students, faculty, and community patrons with basic and in-depth information queries.
- Assist with or give small group training or presentations to students or other potential patrons.
- Perform circulation and course reserve functions, including shelving, filing, and processing library materials
- Maintain library-related equipment
- Conduct supply ordering and problem reporting
- Manage the physic department’s faculty publication lists
- Collect and report library and material use statistics regularly.
- Coordinate with their department director and the Physics Office on special departmental events, resources, and requests.
Benefits
- university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance
- tuition waivers for employees and their families
- 12 official holidays
- immediate leave accrual
- a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
