Stacks Supervisor — Academic Library Materials Lead

The Rector & Visitors of the University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UVA benefits

On-site role

Job summary

The University of Virginia Library seeks a Stacks Supervisor to manage the physical collections at the Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library, Brown Science and Engineering Library, and the Music Library. This role ensures accessibility and ongoing maintenance of collections to support student and faculty learning, teaching, and research.

The Stacks Supervisor will lead a small team, coordinate transfers between library locations, and work with preservation and facilities staff to maintain cataloging

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent library experience.
• At least two years of library experience.
• Familiarity with Library of Congress classifications and storage management software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 3-4 student assistants, including hiring, scheduling, training and time entry.
• Perform routine upkeep on physical collections and shift collections as needed.
• Coordinate material transfers between library locations with Ivy Library and LEO staff.
• Ensure materials are properly cataloged, undamaged, and circulatable.
• Identify damaged materials and coordinate with facilities and preservation staff.
• Promote inclusive, equitable, and accessible collections and library services.
• Participate in library-wide working groups and cross-train with other Stacks Supervisors.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Inventory management

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SirsiDynix Workflows

CaiaSoft

Microsoft Office

Library cataloging systems

Job description

The University of Virginia Library seeks a Stacks Supervisor to manage the physical collections at the Fiske Kimball Fine Arts Library, Brown Science and Engineering Library, and the Music Library. This role ensures accessibility and ongoing maintenance of collections to support student and faculty learning, teaching, and research.

The Stacks Supervisor will lead a small team, coordinate transfers between library locations, and work with preservation and facilities staff to maintain cataloging