Library Supervisor

Job Title Library Supervisor Agency Texas A&M University Department Libraries Proposed Minimum Salary $4,298.67 monthly Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description What We Want We are seeking a dependable and leadership-minded Library Supervisor to assist in the daily operations and supervision of the Library Shelving Unit student employees in a rapidly changing and complex environment. The Supervisor performs all tasks related to shelving operations at the TAMU Libraries. In this role, you will be responsible for hiring, promoting, terminating, evaluating, training, coaching, directing workflow, and monitoring the performance of all student employees. What You Need to Know Salary: $51,584/annually. Must be able to adjust schedule on an occasional basis to help cover in the event of an emergency. Must be able to work Monday - Friday, 8 am to 5 pm with a one-hour lunch. Essential Duties/Tasks Supervision - Responsible for the recruitment process, which includes posting job, screening and hiring, onboarding, and training new student employees. Provides guidance, coaching, and regular feedback to enhance their performance. Establishes and upholds clear expectations and standards of behavior to maintain a professional work environment. Evaluates student employee performance to identify strengths and areas for improvement. Addresses any disciplinary matters when necessary. Schedules, assigns, monitors, and adjusts the workflow of student employees in the Shelving Unit, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently. Checks and approves timesheets, ensuring timely completion and submission to maintain accurate staffing records and control budget expenditures. Ensures that there are enough student employees to staff the Shelving Unit fully and operationally during library open hours. Shelving Unit Operation - Assists the Unit Manager with various administrative tasks and providing backup support when the manager is absent. Monitors the Shelving's Share email accounts and list-serves, addressing inquiries related to procedures and policies of the shelving unit to ensure clear communication and understanding among staff and patrons. Ensures that all library materials, across various formats, are correctly shelved in collections throughout the Texas A&M University Library, facilitating easy and timely access for users. Resolves and documents any procedural or service-related problems to improve overall customer experience. Guides library patrons in effectively utilizing library resources and addressing general inquiries about library policies. Oversees the execution of a comprehensive shelf-reading system to ensure that all materials are organized correctly in call number order, maintaining an orderly library environment. Collaborates with other library staff to facilitate stack shifting for maximizing the availability of books and bound journals, enhancing user access to resources. Ensures a safe work environment. Monitoring and Reporting - Reports and documents all emergencies and incidents to the Library Shelving Manager, ensuring that safety protocols are followed, and responsive actions are taken. Assists with budget preparation and monitors discrepancies. Researches and gathers information for projects, developing reports based on the library's needs. Ensures that the student employee budget is utilized properly and not over-expended, maintaining fiscal responsibility within the unit. Collects and reports usage data for statistical analysis. Produces and manages computer-generated forms necessary for scheduling and timesheets to ensure efficient operations. Monitors shelving unit supply needs, makes purchase requests as necessary. Planning - Assists the Library Shelving Manager in developing strategic planning initiatives that involve conducting risk assessments and establishing both long-term and short-term project goals to align with the library's objectives. Plans and oversees a comprehensive shelf-reading and stack-shifting system to ensure library materials are organized by call number and readily accessible to users. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of supervisory experience in a public, academic or specialized library or archive. Preferred Qualifications Three or more years of related supervisory experience in a public, academic, or specialized library or archive. Experience as a supervisor of staff or students. Knowledge of academic library functions at an advanced level. Prior experience in a Shelving unit. Ability to read Library of Congress and SuD #J-18808-Ljbffr