Inside Higher Ed is hiring: Library Evening Supervisor in Commerce

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.