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**Open Date** 05/21/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN41954B

**Job Title** Supervisor, Library

**Working Title** Collection Services Supervisor

**Job Grade** D

**FLSA Code** Nonexempt

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

8:30am – 5:00pm Monday through Friday

**VP Area** Academic Affairs

**Department** 00790 - Marriott Library - Operations

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $22.85 to $23.25

**Close Date** 06/30/2025

**Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** 05/30/2025

Job Summary

We are looking for someone to help us ensure that the library’s physical collections are successfully shared with researchers and students through daily collection management. The supervisor assists with the physical management of all activities including pull service and campus delivery, accurately shelving library materials, ensuring the stacks and study areas are neat and orderly, compiling statistics to represent collection activities, and relocating collections. The supervisor performs in-depth research for patrons to assist them in locating library material or locating non-specific information within collections. The supervisor is responsible for supervising the department in the manager’s absence including delegating work, hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating student employees.The position requires lifting up to 50 pounds, pushing a loaded book truck, and the ability to drive a University vehicle with a valid driver’s license. The 6 years related work experience requirement can be met through a combination of educational equivalency (1 year of college-level education is equivalent to 2 years of experience); full or part time work in a library, cultural heritage institution, or similar public-facing organization; supervisory or student leadership positions; internships or volunteer assignments that include significant levels of responsibility that are transferable to the duties of this role.

This position is required to work on campus full-time. Telecommuting will only be authorized for occasional/exceptional circumstances.

We seek qualified applicants who bring perspectives and experiences that will enrich and strengthen our organization and enhance our commitment to access and belonging. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional educational or professional path.

The University will not sponsor a work visa for this position.

Responsibilities

Supervises the department in the absence of the Collection Services Manager including determining daily priorities for the team. Assists the manager with hiring and onboarding new employees and coaching them to success. Assesses lost requested items for replacement or alternative fulfillment. Conducts searches on claimed returned items. Manages the shelf reading program by prioritizing high-use areas and tracking overall collection progress.

Pulls requested materials and delivers them to either a library pickup location or various offices on campus including the Faust Law Library, Eccles Health Sciences Library, and the McKay Music Library and provides general oversight of the request program. The faculty/campus delivery service includes retrieving on-site items, processing of items, delivery runs, and retrieval of library returns.

Works daily in the collection to ensure they are maintained in good order and accessible and in accurate order. Shelves special libraries such as Fine Arts, Book Arts, and Maps, and the general collection. Assumes daily departmental responsibilities as needed, which include check-in, sweeping, and checking the shelves for shelving errors. Marks newly received materials.

Checks in campus delivery returns and newly marked material to signal it is available for campus use. Edits and prepares item record information in Alma. Processes incoming requested items for hold shelf or delivery. Processes damaged material and assesses cataloging problems that come through check-in and routes them accordingly for resolution.

Minimum Qualifications

Six years related experience including one year supervisory experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; basic knowledge of library science techniques and principles in order to provide oversight to assigned area required. Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills are also required.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Previous experience using library management systems and research and organizational skills preferred. Valid Driver’s License and ability to operate a motorized vehicle. Basic proficiency in Excel preferred.

The duties, qualifications, and preferences listed in this posting are intended to give applicants an understanding of the role we are seeking to fill and the types of skills, experience, and education that may have prepared someone to be effective in this role. We do not expect any candidate to be a perfect match for this list or to perform all the duties with equal proficiency on day one. Please highlight the most relevant qualifications you would bring to this position based on the posting, and tell us how your background, perspective, and experience will help us fulfill our mission and meet our goals.

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

A **ll applications received by May 30, 2025 will receive full consideration.**

This is a local recruitment. Out of area candidates will be responsible for travel costs for final in-person interviews and for moving costs, if selected. The candidate will also need to be available to travel to Salt Lake City within 5-7 days of notice for final in-person interviews.

When prompted to do so, please upload three (3) professional references.

A cover letter is not required, but you may attach one as an optional document.

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/

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