Evening Library Supervisor

Judson University A Baptist Institution; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Judson University Evening Library Supervisor position supports library operations during the evening hours. This part-time role runs during August–May with classes in session, primarily Mondays and Wednesdays starting between 4pm–6pm and ending 9pm (11pm during finals).

You will supervise the Circulation Desk, train student staff, and ensure policy adherence in a Christ-centered environment. The role reports to the Access Services Supervisor and requires a bachelor’s degree with supervisory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to sort letters and numbers alphabetically and numerically.
• Affinity for establishing rapport with college students.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to enforce policies with kindness and respect.
• Commitment to Christ-centered Christian higher education.
• Demonstrate active and growing Christian faith.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the library during evening hours and enforce policies to maintain a safe, productive environment.
• Supervise Circulation Desk operations during shifts.
• Oversee library closing procedures.
• Assist with interlibrary loan requests and borrowing.
• Assist with checking in print periodicals, shelving, collection maintenance, and usage statistics.
• Support print book collection management, inventory, and repair as needed.
• Promote the university and library mission in a Christ-centered work environment.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Policy enforcement

Christ-centered faith

De-escalation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job SummaryThe 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 Mondays and Wednesdays with a start time between 4pm-6pm and until 9pm (and until 11pm during the last two weeks of each semester).Primary ResponsibilitiesEssential FunctionsMonitor 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 ResponsibilitiesBe 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.QualificationsThe 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.Model excellent customer service.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 ResponsibilityLibrary Assistants (student employees)The Evening Supervisor reports to the Access Services Supervisor.Salary$17/hourApplication review will begin immediately.