Access Services Department, Part-time Evening and Weekend Supervisor – Gumberg Library
Salary: $17.00/hr
Location: Gumberg Library
Position Status: Part-time (21 hours per
week, 46 weeks per year)
Hours: Varied
Position Number: 870024
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
POSITION
SUMMARY:
Reporting to the Access Services
Manager, the ASD Evening and Weekend Supervisor supports Gumberg Library’s
patron-centered services in circulation, resource sharing, course reserves,
stacks maintenance, building access and usage. As the supervisor-on-duty, the
person in this position ensures that the safety and security functions of Gumberg
Library are in place and are being followed by everyone using the library
services and building spaces. In addition to leading the evening projects and
closing procedures, with the help of student employees this person will
routinely perform stacks management functions, compile reports and data, assist
patrons, and collaborate and cross-train with other Library departments as
necessary.
DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Creates a welcoming
and safe environment for library patrons and staff through active listening,
leading by example, and referring questions accurately as necessary
Assists Gumberg Library patrons, in person,
over the phone, and through email
Supports library-to-library lending and
borrowing by processing loan requests
Employs attention to detail in preparing items
to ship through UPS system
Opens/Closes the building following the
procedural checklist
Be alert and mindful of the happenings in the
building
Submits a supervisor report at the end of each
shift, communicating progress on projects, updates, or areas of concern that
the rest of the ASD team should know.
Responds appropriately to emergencies, alarms,
and building-related issues
Writes and submits a succinct and clear
incident report describing issues with the condition of the building and/or the
need to contact Duquesne University Police Officers regarding security
incidents or emergencies
Assists in the oversight of work carried out
by student assistants during their work shift, such as hourly headcounts,
staffing the front desk, and shelf reading
Charges/discharges materials through the
integrated library system, FOLIO
Completes special projects as assigned
Completes other
duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience working in a public service area of
a library, or any equivalent combination of experience and training, which
provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential
job functions
Ability to prioritize tasks for self and
others, and to adapt to changes in workflows
Strong commitment to customer service
Organizational skills
Basic computer literacy including the use of
e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets
Ability to maneuver 35 lb. book carts and move
books, including reaching and lifting.
Ability to understand, and willingness to
support, the University Mission Statement
Ability to multi-task with frequent
interruptions
Duties of this position will be
performed under minimal supervision; therefore, the use of independent judgment
will be necessary for resolving complex problems
Willingness
to work a nontraditional schedule that is contingent on departmental needs
and/or semester
Preferred qualifications:
Earned undergraduate degree from an
accredited institution
Supervisory
experience
Experience
compiling and managing data
Familiarity
with academic and/or research library systems: Library of Congress, FOLIO,
interlibrary loan
Basic
knowledge of copyright law and “fair use” guidelines applicable to libraries
Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of
experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities
required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not
limited to, the following:
Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and
recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and
respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and
understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students,
faculty, staff and others).
Ability to
establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University
Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University
and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The
mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of
service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an
ecumenical campus community.
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS:
Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information
for three professional references.
Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University values
equality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. We
aspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflects
contemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campus community.
We particularly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups
and support dual-career couples through our charter membership in this
region's HERC (http://www.hercjobs.org/oh-western-pa-wv/).
We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university and
its Spiritan heritage by
visiting http://www.duq.edu/about/mission-and-identity/mission-statement.
Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which they
see their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community and
furthering its mission.
Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,
the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic in
mission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,
Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution and
as an employer.