Evening Library Supervisor

JUDSON UNIVERSITY; Elgin (IL); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Judson University is seeking an Evening Library Supervisor to oversee library operations during evening hours from August through May. The role is part-time, with shifts on Tuesdays and Thursdays 3pm–9pm, extending to 11pm in the last two weeks of each semester.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree, supervisory experience preferred, and the ability to interact with students while enforcing library policies with kindness.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and ability to supervise student workers.
• Ability to enforce library policies with kindness and respect.
• Comfort interacting with college students and campus community.

Responsibilities

• Monitor library during evening hours and ensure a safe, productive environment.
• Supervise Circulation Desk during shifts and close the library as needed.
• Train and oversee library student employees on policies and procedures.
• Assist with interlibrary loan and collection maintenance tasks.
• Support library mission and promote a Christ-centered environment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Student rapport

Policy enforcement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Evening Library Supervisor oversees and supervises the library during evening hours. This is an ongoing part-time staff position when undergraduate classes are in session during the months of August-May. The hours for this position include working Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3pm-9pm (and until 11pm during the last two weeks of each semester).

Primary Responsibilities:

Essential Functions

• Monitor the library, remind patrons of library policies and procedures, preemptively address situations, and deescalate conflict in order to provide a safe and productive environment for patrons.
• Provide training, guidance, and accountability to library student employees regarding policies and procedures.
• Supervise the functions of the Circulation Desk during scheduled shifts.
• Oversee the closing of the library.
• Assist with interlibrary loan requesting and borrowing.
• Assist with checking in print periodicals, shelving, collection maintenance, and usage statistics.
• Assist with managing the print book collection by doing inventory, shelving, and book repair.
• Support the mission and goals of the University and the library.
• Promote a positive, Christ-centered work environment.

Additional Responsibilities

• Be culturally aware in order to sensitively and respectfully interact with Judson University’s diverse community.
• Receive basic training from the library’s reference department to assist with patrons’ requests for Research Assistance, when needed.
• Pursue online professional development training through the library’s consortia opportunities and vendors.
• Participate in additional library projects, library events, and campus events, as needed.

Qualifications:

• The minimum educational requirement for this position is a bachelor’s degree.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.
• Must be able to easily sort letters and numbers alphabetically and numerically.
• Affinity for establishing rapport with college students.
• Possess the ability to enforce policies and procedures with kindness and respect.
• Possess a commitment to Christ-centered Christian higher education.
• Demonstrate an active and growing Christian faith.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Library Assistants (student employees)

The Evening Library Supervisor reports to the Access Services Supervisor.

Salary & Benefits:

$17.00 per hour – salary based on qualifications, education, and work experience.