Evening & Weekend Library Circulation Supervisor

uchicago; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Chicago Library seeks a part-time supervisor for Regenstein Circulation to oversee building security and access services. You will supervise clerical staff, assist with hiring/training, and manage lending, reserves, and inquiries across Regenstein and Mansueto libraries.

You will answer patron questions about access services, enforce policies, and coordinate with campus facilities and safety teams. Requires strong customer service and prior supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of related work experience.
• Vocational training, apprenticeships or equivalent experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervises clerical staff and Regenstein Library personnel; manages entry policies and building security.
• Executes opening/closing procedures and coordinates with Library Facilities Services and Emergency responses.
• Enforces library policies and directs patrons to appropriate resources when needed.
• Troubleshoots library technology such as public access workstations, printers, and AV equipment.
• Provides excellent customer service; handles fines, recalls, and course reserves.
• Manages circulation workflow including lending, reserves, and general collections.
• Trains and supervises student counter attendants (approx. 20 part-time).
• Answers patron questions about Access Services and other Library services.

Skills

Customer service

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

College degree

Tools

MS Office

Public access workstations

Printers

AV equipment

Job description

The University of Chicago Library seeks a part-time supervisor for Regenstein Circulation to oversee building security and access services. You will supervise clerical staff, assist with hiring/training, and manage lending, reserves, and inquiries across Regenstein and Mansueto libraries.

You will answer patron questions about access services, enforce policies, and coordinate with campus facilities and safety teams. Requires strong customer service and prior supervisory experience.