Access Services Supervisor (Evening)

Location

Decatur, GA | United States

Job description

Office: McCain Library

Reports to: Librarian in charge of Access Services

Work Period: 10 Month

Hours: Full-Time

Overtime: Non-Exempt

Job Grade: 6

General Summary:

Provides user services at the circulation desk, coordinates and performs the routine tasks of circulation services, including course reserves, overdue notices, holds and recalls, reports, barcoding, etc. Provides leadership and training for student workers to accomplish access services-related tasks, displays, social media, and outreach programming. Reports to the librarian who supervises access services or other designated person, and works with coworkers and student assistants to provide high quality, customer-oriented library services. Adheres to guidelines of federal, state, and local laws, and library, division and college policies and procedures.

Diversity is a core value at Agnes Scott. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. We believe that an organizational culture of diversity, inclusion and belonging among Agnes Scott staff and faculty ensures we are best able to provide an environment where all our students feel that they belong.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Provides detail-oriented, courteous circulation, directional, technical, and initial research assistance at the Circulation Desk.
2. Coordinates and performs, in conjunction with the (daytime) Access Services Coordinator the routine tasks of circulation services, including course reserves, overdue notices, holds, recalls, inventory, reports, shelf reading, project management, fine collection, etc. This may include creating or editing records in the WMS library software system, contacting faculty and students to resolve problems, and processing materials in a timely manner.
3. Runs and sends circulation system notices, maintains patron records and statistics, oversees maintenance of shelving in the Circulation Desk area, and handles delinquent patron accounts.
4. Provides leadership and training for student assistants to accomplish access services-related tasks, displays, and outreach programming.
5. Monitors, maintains, and troubleshoots media and audiovisual equipment and reports problems to appropriate personnel.
6. Coordinates McCain Library's social media presence, collaborating, planning, and implementing with the Access Services Coordinator and the Outreach Librarian. Also promotes the Library through campus outreach opportunities, in conjunction with student assistants.
7. Assists in the revision of policies and procedures concerning circulation and reserves, and participates in Library or Access Services strategic planning, projects, and staff meetings.
8. Opens the building on Sundays. Closes the Circulation Desk Sunday through Thursday nights. Normally works Sunday-Thursday, 2:30pm-10:30pm during the academic semesters. During semester breaks, typically works daytime hours, 8:30am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday. Off in June and July.

REQUIREMENTS

Education: Two years of college or equivalent level of education.

Experience: Minimum of 1-year work experience, library experience preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to use and troubleshoot computers, copiers, and audiovisual media equipment.
• Strong user service orientation and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a diverse team environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, crouching, walking, and regular lifting of light and heavy objects. Work is performed in a library.

DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Please apply online. Position is posted until filled. Due to the overwhelming response to the college's staff openings we are unable to respond personally to individual telephone inquiries. No faxed submissions please.

EEO
Agnes Scott College does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or genetic information, gender identity and gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment. Agnes Scott College has a strong commitment to diversity and urges members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Health & Safety Measures

All persons hired by Agnes Scott College must submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination prior to starting employment unless they have been granted an exemption based upon a medical or religious reason.

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