Evening & Weekend Library Services Lead

University of California - Merced; Merced (CA); On-site; USD 38,214 - 49,703; Part time

Job summary

University of California - Merced is seeking a Night/Weekend Services Coordinator to manage evening and weekend library operations in Merced. The role oversees the Help Desk, addresses security-related incidents, and supervises 10–15 student assistants across circulation and access services.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with MS Word/Excel, and availability for night and weekend shifts within a 16‑week academic cycle.

Qualifications

• Recent library public service experience.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Word and Excel.
• Availability to work night and weekend shifts.
• Experience supervising student assistants.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Help Desk and Library Services Desk activities during evening and weekend hours to ensure consistency with day‑time operations.
• Respond to security alarms and other security‑related incidents involving deviant behavior, computer hacking, theft of personal or library property, and evacuation of the library.
• Supervise 10–15 FTE student assistants performing circulation, shelving, and other access services tasks.
• Provide training and coaching to student employees and other staff in all areas of circulation, course reserve, and other access services functions.
• Write procedural documents and training manuals for areas of responsibility.
• Manage day‑to‑day operations and maintenance of equipment within the Access Services Unit.
• Assist with shelving operations, ensuring that print resources and other materials are re‑shelved promptly and that shelf‑reading, claims returned, and missing item checks are performed routinely.
• Respond to building and facility issues outside normal weekdays, including reporting and resolving safety and security concerns.
• Respond to user concerns or problems related to library operations and services; independently resolve problems when possible and refer others to appropriate personnel.

Skills

Organizational skills

MS Word

Excel

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

MS Windows

Job description

University of California - Merced is seeking a Night/Weekend Services Coordinator to manage evening and weekend library operations in Merced. The role oversees the Help Desk, addresses security-related incidents, and supervises 10–15 student assistants across circulation and access services.

The position requires strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with MS Word/Excel, and availability for night and weekend shifts within a 16‑week academic cycle.