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Overview
Library Evening Supervisor at East Texas A&M University (ETAMU) is responsible for providing supervision of essential library and technology services during evening operations.
Job Description ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student‑to‑faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education.
Responsibilities
Supervises library operations and manages shift responsibilities in assigned access services functional areas, provides service desk coverage, and supervises student employees and graduate assistants.
Follows a Monday‑Friday (12:00 pm – 9:00 pm) schedule during fall/spring semesters, with a modified schedule during intersession and summer months.
Manages the course reserve and affordable textbook collections, ensures copyright compliance, and serves as the primary contact for faculty.
Serves as first point of contact for library visitors during evening shifts, accurately communicates policies and procedures regarding services, collections, spaces, technology, equipment, and media.
Coordinates and manages reciprocal borrowing services.
Provides project management for special projects, collection maintenance, shelving, relocation and deselection of materials, communicates expectations and project goals to student employees, ensures projects are completed within established deadlines.
Performs regular facility checks every two hours, documenting and reporting service issues, repairs and building maintenance issues, security concerns, and emergency issues.
Supports engagement activities, events, and library initiatives.
Performs opening and closing as needed.
Submits end of shift and incident reports daily to the Manager and updates team members, prepares service areas and spaces for the next/morning shift, ensures clean and organized space that is prepared for visitors.
Ensures collection materials and equipment are processed and shelved within one hour of receipt.
Contributes to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and workflows.
Compiles and analyzes departmental statistics.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree.
Two years of supervisory experience. Knowledge of academic library functions at an advanced level. Knowledge of email and complex library online resource searches and/or processing. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multi‑task and work well as part of a team. Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with shifting priorities. Ability to communicate with all levels of customers and employees. Ability to work beyond normal office hours (evenings, nights, and weekends) as needed.
Physical requirements: Ability to move medium weight boxes, books, heavy book truck or similar items. Ability to handle material which can contain dust or microscopic mold spores.
Preferred Education / Skills / Experience
Three years of experience with various access services functional areas (circulation, course reserves, stacks management, resource sharing, etc.) in a higher education environment.
Experience with integrated library systems (ExLibris Alma).
Experience with Springshare applications.
Knowledge of the Library of Congress Classification and Dewey Decimal System.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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Job Description ETAMU fosters a strong professional environment that supports career growth and academic excellence. With over 140+ degree programs, a 20:1 student‑to‑faculty ratio, and nationally ranked online and graduate programs, ETAMU is committed to transforming lives through quality education.
Responsibilities
Supervises library operations and manages shift responsibilities in assigned access services functional areas, provides service desk coverage, and supervises student employees and graduate assistants.
Follows a Monday‑Friday (12:00 pm – 9:00 pm) schedule during fall/spring semesters, with a modified schedule during intersession and summer months.
Manages the course reserve and affordable textbook collections, ensures copyright compliance, and serves as the primary contact for faculty.
Serves as first point of contact for library visitors during evening shifts, accurately communicates policies and procedures regarding services, collections, spaces, technology, equipment, and media.
Coordinates and manages reciprocal borrowing services.
Provides project management for special projects, collection maintenance, shelving, relocation and deselection of materials, communicates expectations and project goals to student employees, ensures projects are completed within established deadlines.
Performs regular facility checks every two hours, documenting and reporting service issues, repairs and building maintenance issues, security concerns, and emergency issues.
Supports engagement activities, events, and library initiatives.
Performs opening and closing as needed.
Submits end of shift and incident reports daily to the Manager and updates team members, prepares service areas and spaces for the next/morning shift, ensures clean and organized space that is prepared for visitors.
Ensures collection materials and equipment are processed and shelved within one hour of receipt.
Contributes to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and workflows.
Compiles and analyzes departmental statistics.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree.
Two years of supervisory experience. Knowledge of academic library functions at an advanced level. Knowledge of email and complex library online resource searches and/or processing. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Excellent analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multi‑task and work well as part of a team. Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment with shifting priorities. Ability to communicate with all levels of customers and employees. Ability to work beyond normal office hours (evenings, nights, and weekends) as needed.
Physical requirements: Ability to move medium weight boxes, books, heavy book truck or similar items. Ability to handle material which can contain dust or microscopic mold spores.
Preferred Education / Skills / Experience
Three years of experience with various access services functional areas (circulation, course reserves, stacks management, resource sharing, etc.) in a higher education environment.
Experience with integrated library systems (ExLibris Alma).
Experience with Springshare applications.
Knowledge of the Library of Congress Classification and Dewey Decimal System.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
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