Library Technician - Evening & Weekend Manager

Utah State University; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State University’s Merrill-Cazier Library is seeking an Evening & Weekend Manager to lead student employees and oversee access services during evening and weekend hours. The role reports to the Head of Access Services and emphasizes independent judgment, high-quality public service, and efficient operations.

The position requires strong communication, public service experience, and the ability to manage workflows across library units.

Qualifications

• Two years of library experience, or an associate degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a public service environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with students, staff, faculty, and community members.
• Proficiency with Word and Excel; ability to learn new systems and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Oversees library operations during evening and weekend hours, ensuring safe, efficient, and customer-focused service.
• Coordinates Access Services operations and workflows, collaborating with other library units to ensure timely delivery of library services.
• Provides leadership, training, and day-to-day supervision of student employees.
• Delivers high-quality customer service through in-person and virtual service points, resolving patron concerns and operational issues.
• Manages Access Services spaces, equipment, supplies, and other operational resources.
• Collaborates on projects, workflow improvements, and initiatives supporting library goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Public service

Office software

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Overview

The Merrill-Cazier Library is seeking a Library Technician to serve as the Evening & Weekend Manager. The Evening & Weekend Manager provides leadership to student employees, collaborates with library personnel to coordinate workflows and resolve operational challenges, and exercises independent judgment to ensure high-quality public service and efficient library operations. This position oversees library operations during evening and weekend hours while coordinating Access Services operations and supporting the delivery of library services.

Reporting to the Head of Access Services, this is a full-time, benefited Library Technician position with a minimum salary of $43,000. The typical schedule is Tuesday-Thursday 12:00-9:00, Friday 1:00-9:15pm, and Saturday 11:30am-9:15pm. Evening and weekend work is required, and hours will vary based on library hours, university calendars, holidays, and departmental needs.

Anticipated start date: October 2026

Responsibilities

• Oversees library operations during evening and weekend hours, ensuring safe, efficient, and customer-focused service.
• Coordinates Access Services operations and workflows, collaborating with other library units to ensure timely and effective delivery of library services.
• Provides leadership, training, and day-to-day supervision of student employees.
• Provides high-quality customer service through in-person and virtual service points, resolving patron concerns and operational issues using independent judgment.
• Manages Access Services spaces, equipment, supplies, and other operational resources to support the unit.
• Collaborates with library personnel on projects, workflow improvements, and initiatives that support departmental and library goals.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of library experience or an associate degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in a public service environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with students, staff, faculty, and community members.
• Proficiency with standard office software (e.g., Word, Excel) and ability to learn new systems and technologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supervising, training, or mentoring student employees or staff.
• Experience in an academic library or complex public service environment.
• Experience with integrated library systems or library service technologies.
• Experience resolving patron service issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience coordinating operational workflows or service points.

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

• Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”
• Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Minimum salary of $43,000, plus excellent benefits

ADA

Work is performed indoors in an open office environment with shared cubicle workspaces. Employees are protected from weather and contaminants but may experience occasional temperature changes. The position requires prolonged sitting, frequent computer use and repetitive hand motions (such as typing), as well as regular walking, talking, and hearing. The position also requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of library materials and the ability to move loaded book carts.

Disclaimer

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.

University Highlights

Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah’s premier land-grant, public service university. As an R1 research institution, Utah State is dedicated to advancing knowledge and serving the public good through innovative research and scholarly activities that are grounded in reciprocal engagement with local, regional, and global communities. USU prepares students to be active, civically engaged leaders who are prepared to address critical societal challenges. Dedicated to providing a high-quality and affordable education, USU remains a leader in research, discovery, and public impact.

USU enrolls over 29,800 students, both online and in person atlocations throughout the state.Utah State’s 30 locations include a main campus in Logan, Utah, residential campuses in Price and Blanding, and six additional statewide campuses, along with education centers serving every county. USU educates students from all 50 states and more than 80 countries. For over 100 years, USU Extension has served and engaged Utahns, serving every county in the state.

Competing at the NCAA Division I level in 16 sports, USU is a proud member of the Pac-12 Conference, officially joining on July 1, 2026. The Aggies capped a historic final season in the Mountain West by capturing nine combined regular-season and tournament titles in 2025–26, with five teams advancing to postseason play. This tradition of excellence extends to the classroom, where 232 student-athletes earned academic honors, and to the community, where USU ranked second nationally in Division I service hours, with nine teams placing in the top 10 for community service.

Utah State is dedicated to fostering a community where all individuals feel respected, valued, and supported and where diversity of thought and culture are cultivated. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who willchampion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service.We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful.Forbes recognized our commitment to employees when they namedUtah State the best employer in Utahin 2023.Learn moreabout USU.

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