Main Stacks Supervisor
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$ 21 - 26
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Job Description
Specific Responsibilities / Accountabilities
Main Stacks and High-density Storage Processing 40%
- Oversee main stacks collections (e.g. New Book Curriculum Materials Collection Popular Reading Oversize etc.) for general maintenance of the collections.
- Maintain and update call number signage of main stacks and basement oversize ranges.
- Process library collections into CaiaSoft high density storage database system.
- Train review and correct errors for student employees who support transferring materials into basement storage.
- Provide quality control for approximately 32000 transferred materials in the high-density storage database system each year.
- Supervise retrievals of library materials from all collections including main stacks and basement. Operates an aerial lift to access materials located on upper shelving in the basement.
- Troubleshoot issues related to data maintenance as needed.
Supervision of Student Employees 40%
- Train student workers in the re-shelving of all types of materials in main stacks collections and in shelf-reading searching shifting and maintaining neatness of the shelved materials.
- Train student supervisors in printing retrievals for requests from main stacks and basement high-density shelves.
- Assign student workers their daily tasks.
- Train student workers how to locate and identify library materials; this essential knowledge is necessary to retrieve main stacks basement for LMU users LINK and ILLiad.
- Write student worker performance reviews.
Department Responsibilities 20%
- Manage the Collections Management department on Saturdays and occasional holidays.
- Support Access Services department by covering the Circulation desk if needed for back-up.
- Use computer skills specifically with library databases (e.g. Alma CaiaSoft and Link) Excel Microsoft Word Adobe Illustrator and Outlook to provide information to library colleagues faculty staff and students.
- Assist the Document Delivery Supervisor as needed by utilizing Alma and LINK database systems. The responsibilities may include receiving and processing incoming Link materials printing requests overseeing student workers in processing materials received from lending libraries and communicating with patrons.
- Handle troubleshooting as needed. Refer emergency situations to appropriate personnel such as Public Safety Facilities supervisor etc. and provide backup support if needed.
- Represent the William H. Hannon Library and LMU within the library and campus community as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned or requested (for example engagement in department and all-staff meetings and programs a commitment to continuing education to stay abreast of skills and trends in a dynamic environment.).
Loyola Marymount University Expectations
Exhibit behavior that supports the mission vision and values of the university. Communicate and employ interpersonal actions that model high standards of professional responsible accountable and ethical conduct. Demonstrate a commitment to outstanding customer service.
William H. Hannon Library Expectations
We share the universitys commitment to inclusive excellence the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. We expect all employees to support the librarys commitment to diversity equity inclusion and anti-racism: and Hours
This position reports to the William H. Hannon Library on the universitys Westchester campus. Incumbent is expected to work fully on-site with a typical schedule during core business hours Tuesday through Saturday. Occasional evenings & holidays may be required.
Requisite Qualifications
- Typically a Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience. Incumbent will be expected to continue upgrading knowledge skills and abilities.
- Minimum of one year of experience with library stack maintenance.
- Customer service experience.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Highly developed organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Demonstrated computer competencies including Microsoft Office productivity applications and Web browsers.
- Willingness to learn new systems and processes as needed to adapt to departmental and institutional change.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with stacks maintenance in an academic library.
- Knowledge in academic library functions and standards and Library of Congress Classification System.
- Experience using library and enterprise systems such as Alma and Workday.
- Experience with high-density storage database systems such as GFA or CaiaSoft.
- Experience supervising and/or training individuals on processes and systems.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of this position.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand walk climb balance stoop kneel crouch and crawl. The employee regularly lifts up to 40 pounds and pushes up to 75 pounds.
Hiring Salary Range
This position is non-exempt with a minimum starting salary of $23. Offer will be dependent on experience and determined in conjunction with an internal pay equity assessment.
Special Instructions
Applications accepted until position is filled. Deliberations on the pool of candidates will begin as applications are received.
For full consideration applicants should submit the following materials in addition to completing the staff application and references questionnaire in Workday:
A letter of application describing your qualifications for the position; explaining your interest in the position; and affirming your commitment to the mission of LMU.
A current resume.
For more information about the position please contact: Rose Marie Mendoza Head of Access Services .
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Staff RegularSalary range
$21.68 - $26.01 Salary commensurate with education and experience.Loyola Marymount University a Carnegie classified R2 institution in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education seeks outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to inclusive excellence the education of the whole person and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment as defined by federal state and local law. We invite all persons in the full diversity of their being life experience and beliefs to apply. (Visit for more information.)Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
