Stacks Supervisor

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

11d•$45,000 - $55,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Virginia Library seeks a Stacks Supervisor to manage the physical collections at the Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library, the Brown Science and Engineering Library, and the Music Library. The Stacks Supervisor will ensure the ready accessibility and ongoing maintenance of the physical collections at the multiple library locations, providing vital resources to student and faculty learning, teaching, and research. About the University of Virginia Library: The University of Virginia Library is here to ensure that the University community has the information it needs for teaching, research, and enrichment. Regularly ranked in the top quartile of ARL libraries, UVA Library has six locations, more than 220 staffers, and more than 100 student employees. Additionally, as a major research institution, the Library regularly collaborates with professional organizations such as the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA), Virginia Library Association, Association of College and Research Libraries, and others. The University of Virginia Library is committed to a culture of mutual respect, civility, cooperation, mindfulness, accountability, and acceptance of individual differences. Departments and individuals are expected to work together, both in professional collaborations and in creating a culture where all can thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least two years of library experience.

Nice To Haves

At least 3 years of work experience in an academic library setting
Familiarity with Library of Congress classification system
Willingness to learn to use Library’s integrated library system, SirsiDynix Workflows, and storage management software, CaiaSoft
Computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with colleagues to complete projects
Willingness to contribute to a collaborative, respectful, and invitational workplace.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of 3-4 student assistants responsible for shelving library materials and assisting with maintenance and ongoing projects. Includes hiring, scheduling, training, and managing time entry
Perform routine upkeep on the physical collections, including shifting collections to accommodate space for growth
Coordinate with Ivy Library and LEO staff to transfer materials between library locations
Collaborate with multiple teams across the library to ensure materials are properly cataloged, undamaged, and circulatable
Proactively play a role in collections recovery by identifying damaged materials as well as sources of potential damage in the stacks, and coordinating with facilities and preservation staff as needed
Work with supervisor, Collections Management team, and Library colleagues to actively promote and foster inclusive, equitable, and accessible collections and library services
Participate in library-wide working groups and committees as assigned
Collaborate, communicate, and cross-train with other Stacks Supervisor and staff at Ivy Library.