Library Manager (Daytime, Reese Library)

Job ID: 272496
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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Location

Augusta University-

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

Job Summary

Working under the Access Services Librarian, the Daytime Manager of Access and Building Services position is one of two staff managers responsible for maintaining adequate desk coverage. This position ensures the opening and smooth operation of the Libraries' services, including coverage for the Information Desk, maintaining and developing the Library's circulating collection, fulfilling Inter-Library Loan requests, and supervising Reese Library Access Services' daytime staff and student assistants. The Daytime Manager of Access and Building Services coordinates building access with library administration, facilities, JSAC personnel, IT, and AUPD. This position provides direct supervision for daytime employees at Reese Library and assistance for any building or staffing emergencies as needed. This position would also ensure the safety of the building for employees and students by providing building managerial duties.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

LIBRARY OPERATIONS: Being responsible for operations of the library including supervision of Access Services staff during regular business hours.

COORDINATION: Coordinating with Facilities on building opening, closing, and repairs; Assume responsibility for the maintenance, repair, improvement, and security of the library building and its furnishings during the normal workday. Serving as the Emergency Building Coordinator by working with CeP AR and keeping apprised of all new emergency procedures, policies, training classes, and evacuation drills.

PREPARING AND REVISING LIBRARY STAFF SCHEDULES: Preparing and revising library staff schedules for information desk coverage. Assisting patrons with locating library materials, circulation of library materials and equipment, questions related to library accounts, user requests, and all other services; Provide back-up assistance for front desk services.

ENSURING INTERLIBRARY LOANS ARE PROCESSED: Ensuring interlibrary loans are processed and completed in a timely manner and verifying the processing and handling of course and general library reserves.

GENERAL ASSISTANCE: Providing general assistance to users, referring users to library faculty, staff, or other departments depending on the complexity of the inquiry. Addressing patron concerns and resolve any conflicts regarding library procedures and policies. If necessary, refer the patron to the Information Services Librarian

SERVE AS STACKS SUPERVISOR: Serve as stacks supervisor, ensuring correction is developed, maintained, shifted, and weeded as needed.

MANAGES PATRON LOADS: Manages patron loads, and individual accounts and processes fme payments. Places holds in Banner for delinquent patrons under the direction of Information Services Librarian.

TRAINING: Training new library staff members and student assistants in various aspects of their job, and ensuring mandatory, yearly training is completed.

OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned to ensure the provision of efficient library services

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with one year of professional library, information services, or education experience

OR

Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and four (4) years of progressively responsible library experience;

OR

High school diploma, GED or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization and six (6) years of progressively responsible library experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with academic library standards, procedures, and platforms. Previous management experience. Experience with ALMA (Integrated Library System) GIL-Find Online Catalog, GIL Express, GALILEO (Banner, the students and other record management system), WorldCat/OCLC, ILLiad/Odyssey,DOCLINE (software for lending library material outside Augusta University), Banner, Pounce, and TouchNet (credit card/web check payment management).

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

SKILLS

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented with strong organizational, prioritization, and customer service skills.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Ability to learn and adapt to changing library operational systems and technology.

Ability to establish and cultivate positive working relationships with co-workers, students, staff, and the general public on behalf of the University Libraries.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days - Monday-Friday (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Grade: 14

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search Job ID: 272496

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

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