Job Title
Library Supervisor
Agency
Texas A&M University
Department
Libraries
Proposed Minimum Salary
$4,298.67 monthly
Job Location
College Station, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
What We Want
We are seeking a dependable and leadership-minded Library Supervisor to assist in the daily operations and supervision of the Library Shelving Unit student employees in a rapidly changing and complex environment. The Supervisor performs all tasks related to shelving operations at the TAMU Libraries. In this role, you will be responsible for hiring, promoting, terminating, evaluating, training, coaching, directing workflow, and monitoring the performance of all student employees. If you are an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented professional, we strongly encourage you to apply.
What You Need to Know
Salary: $51,584/annually.
Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.
Other Requirements and Factors:
Must be able to adjust schedule on an occasional basis to help cover in the event of an emergency .
Must be able to work Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm with a one-hour lunch.
Essential Duties/Tasks
Supervision - Responsible for the recruitment process, which includes posting job, screening and hiring, onboarding, and training new student employees. Provides guidance, coaching, and regular feedback to enhance their performance. Establishes and upholds clear expectations and standards of behavior to maintain a professional work environment. Evaluates student employee performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Addresses any disciplinary matters when necessary. Schedules, assigns, monitors, and adjusts the workflow of student employees in the Shelving Unit, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently. Checks and approves timesheets, ensuring timely completion and submission to maintain accurate staffing records and control budget expenditures. Ensures that there are enough student employees to staff the Shelving Unit fully and operationally during library open hours.
Shelving Unit Operation - Assists the Unit Manager with various administrative tasks and providing backup support when the manager is absent. Monitors the Shelving’s Share email accounts and list-serves, addressing inquiries related to procedures and policies of the shelving unit to ensure clear communication and understanding among staff and patrons. Ensures that all library materials, across various formats, are correctly shelved in collections throughout the Texas A&M University Library, facilitating easy and timely access for users. Resolves and documents any procedural or service-related problems to improve overall customer experience. Guides library patrons in effectively utilizing library resources and addressing general inquiries about library policies. Oversees the execution of a comprehensive shelf-reading system to ensure that all materials are organized correctly in call number order, maintaining an orderly library environment. Collaborates with other library staff to facilitate stack shifting for maximizing the availability of books and bound journals, enhancing user access to resources. Ensures a safe work environment.
Monitoring and Reporting - Reports and documents all emergencies and incidents to the Library Shelving Manager, ensuring that safety protocols are followed, and responsive actions are taken. Assists with budget preparation and monitors discrepancies. Researches and gathers information for projects, developing reports based on the library’s needs. Ensures that the student employee budget is utilized properly and not over-expended, maintaining fiscal responsibility within the unit. Collects and reports usage data for statistical analysis. Produces and manages computer-generated forms necessary for scheduling and timesheets to ensure efficient operations. Monitors shelving unit supply needs, makes…