Library Assistant Senior - Night Supervisor

Overview
The Merrill-Cazier Library Patron Services Unit is seeking a Library Assistant Senior - Night Supervisor. Reporting to the Head of Patron Services, the position is the primary staff person during evening hours and is responsible for the overall functioning of the library during those hours. Hours may vary with the needs of the unit, but are typically Sundays 12:00pm - 9:00pm, and Monday through Thursdays 3:00pm - 12:00am.
Review of applications will begin on November 29th, 2023 and the position will remain open until filled. The anticipated start date is December, 2023. Minimum $35,000 per year, plus excellent benefits.
Responsibilities

• Perform general assignments and tasks associated with the daily operation of the Merrill-Cazier Library Help & Check-Out Desk and the Course Reserves Desk.
• Assist with supervising the student workforce, and work regularly scheduled shifts at both desks and in other project areas.
• Processes and performs duties related to "lost" books, "claimed returned books" and "missing" books.
• Liaises with the Collections Strategies Section in finding replacement prices and billing patrons for replacement costs.
• Works with the Registrar's office in placing graduation transcript holds and releasing these holds once searches and payments have reached a conclusion.
• Perform minor equipment maintenance and book repair.
• Monitors and answers questions sent via e-mail to the library circulation account.
• Operates the Borrower Automated Retrieval Network (BARN), an automated high density storage warehouse, during assigned hours.
• Initiates communication with other staff members to ensure evening/night employees have the most up to date information concerning library projects.
• Generates statistical reports utilizing the Sierra ILS, 3M Gate counts, and other reports as needed.
• Communicates departmental needs to the Web Services Librarian and Graphic Designer.
• Participates on library-wide committees and assists with other duties as appropriate.

Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:

• Three years of relevant experience; or two years of undergraduate coursework plus two years of relevant experience; or a bachelor's degree.
• Experience working in a public service setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior work experience in an academic library.
• Experience with an integrated library system, such as Sierra.
• Experience supervising others in a public service setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and alone with little or no immediate supervision.
• Ability to work with computer software applications, such as Word, Excel, and other applications.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with library employees and USU students, faculty, and staff, as well as community patrons.

Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:

1. CV/Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under "Resume/CV"
2. Cover Letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application. Please address each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in your letter as fully as possible using evidence from your educational or workplace experience as appropriate.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**
Advertised Salary
Minimum of $35,000; Commensurate with experience, plus excellent benefits
ADA
Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions.
University Highlights
Founded in 1888, Utah State University is Utah's premier land-grant and space-grant university, with a strong commitment to excellence, access, and inclusion. USU serves approximately 27,500 students throughout the state at three residential campuses, eight statewide campuses, and 23 education centers. USU Online has served students from all 50 states and 55 countries for over 25 years, and USU Extension provides outreach and service to all counties in Utah.
As a land-grant university, USU engages communities and empowers people to lead successful lives of involvement, innovation, and impact. As an R1 research institution, USU provides a high-quality undergraduate and graduate education at an affordable price. Washington Monthly has consistently ranked USU in the top 10 among public universities for contribution to social mobility, research, and public service.
Utah State is committed to cultivating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community where different perspectives, values, cultures, and identities are acknowledged, welcomed, and valued. We seek to recruit, hire, and retain people from all walks of life who will champion excellence in education, research, discovery, outreach, and service. We believe that promoting a strong sense of community and belonging empowers and engages all members of USU to thrive and be successful. Learn more about USU.
The university provides a Dual Career Assistance Program to support careers for partners who are also seeking employment. Additionally, USU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, contact the university's ADA Coordinator in the Office of Human Resources at (435) 797-0122 or hr@usu.edu.
About the Region
U.S. News and World Report ranked Utah first for its strong economy, fiscal stability, education, and health care. Outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities abound throughout the state, including five national parks, 43 state parks and recreation areas, and 15 alpine ski resorts. The home of USU's main campus, Logan, is a city of 54,000-plus people in a picturesque mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City. The Logan metro area claimed the top spot in the Milken Institute's 2022 ranking for best-performing small cities in the nation.
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