Library Associate for Access Services/Evening Supervisor

The University of Evansville invites applications for the Library Associate for Access Services – Evening Supervisor. This full-time staff position plays a vital role in the daily operations of the Libraries, providing a blend of public service and technical support, with a primary focus on supervising circulation services and student staff during evening hours.

Key Responsibilities

Public Services & Circulation

• Supervise and support the Information Desk and circulation transactions
• Provide assistance to students, faculty, and staff regarding circulation policies and services
• Manage reserve materials, verify user eligibility, and assist with reference and directional questions
• Communicate with patrons regarding overdue, missing, or recalled materials

Student Supervision

• Recruit, train, schedule, and supervise Access Services student employees
• Conduct beginning-of-semester training and provide ongoing support
• Oversee student payroll processing and complete end-of-semester evaluations

Technical & Equipment Support

• Assist with basic interlibrary loan activities and access services procedures
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on departmental and Learning Commons equipment
• Monitor and order supplies and forms as needed

Stacks Oversight

• Supervise shelving and shelf-reading of general collection materials
• Ensure accuracy and organization in library stacks with the help of student workers

Facility & Security Responsibilities

• Secure and close the Libraries Sunday through Thursday evenings
• Serve as the senior staff member on duty when no librarian is present
• Enforce library policies, monitor the building, and respond to emergencies with assistance from supervisors or campus security

Other Duties

• Participate in library projects and complete additional tasks as assigned by supervisors
• Receive training and ongoing support from degreed library professionals

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of advanced education (Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred)
• Customer service experience
• Strong computer skills (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, databases)
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and organize workload effectively
• Basic troubleshooting and maintenance of office/library equipment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Supervisory experience
• Library experience

Work Schedule

Fall & Spring Semesters: Sunday–Thursday, 3:15 PM – 12:15 AM

Summer & Intersession Breaks: Alternate schedule required

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references via the University of Evansville’s employment portal: http://www.evansville.edu/offices/hr/employmentApp.cfm

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