Evening Library Supervisor & Circulation Specialist

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Funk ACES Library at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Library Specialist for the late-night shift. The role includes supervising student workers, handling circulation desk duties, and ensuring safe, welcoming service from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am Sunday–Thursday, and day work during summer.

You will monitor building functions, assist patrons, and contribute to processing and programming tasks, with a focus on accuracy and customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years total of work experience in a library or college coursework as per conversion table.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and guide student workers and hourly staff.
• Assist at Funk Circulation Desk with holds, processing, and other circulation activities.
• Assist patrons and explain library policies; monitor late-evening service operations.
• Serve as liaison to campus police and facilities personnel; monitor facility conditions.
• Support Funk Library processing activities (Reserves, serials, shifting, materials marking).
• Contribute to library displays and social media.

Skills

Supervision of student staff

Public service in libraries

Customer service

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years library-related experience or coursework

Tools

Library circulation systems

Facility monitoring systems

Job description

The Funk ACES Library at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks a Library Specialist for the late-night shift. The role includes supervising student workers, handling circulation desk duties, and ensuring safe, welcoming service from 6:00 pm to 2:00 am Sunday–Thursday, and day work during summer.

You will monitor building functions, assist patrons, and contribute to processing and programming tasks, with a focus on accuracy and customer service.