Library Technician Circulation, Reserves, and Student Supervisor Position Available In Cumberland, Pennsylvania

Library Technician Circulation, Reserves, and Student Supervisor
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
in Shippensburg, PA

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Full-Time

Salary:

The expected salary will be $45,907 annually (Per CBA Salary Scheduel as of 07/01/2025)and includes an extensive benefits packag

Posted:

06/17/2025

Application Due:

07/10/2025

Category:

Libraries Department:

Libraries Posting Number:

SP00796 Hours per

Week:

37.5

Salary Range:

The expected salary will be $45,907 annually (Per CBA Salary Scheduel as of 07/01/2025)and includes an extensive benefits package. For internal candidates, placement will follow CBA guidelines.

Type of Position:

Permanent General Description/Position Purpose This individual is the primary staff member responsible for the daily operations of the Lehman Library circulation desk and its reserves program. This is also a supervisory position for the Grace B. Luhrs circulation desk and staff member. Responsibilities include the interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, fund budgeting, and supervising of student employees (graduate and undergraduate) for the Lehman Library. Additional responsibilities include coordinating the fund budgeting, hiring, and assignment of student employees to library sub-departments. A priority is providing front line customer service in person, via phone and email to students, faculty, staff and other library customers. The circulation, reserves, & student supervisor assistant may provide basic research and directional help to patrons and will refer students to the librarian on call for all complex research needs. Based on her/his skill set and the needs of the library, the incumbent may serve on library committees and taskforces or be assigned additional library responsibilities. This individual is the primary staff member responsible for the evening operations of the Lehman Library circulation desk and acts as an evening building monitor and closer. Specific functions of the CRSS position are as follows:

Circulation/Access Services Functions:

Performs all library clerical functions and provides patron services relating to circulation desk services. Tasks include, but are not limited to: Patron Assistance
Creates and edits patron records as needed for those not directly associated with Shippensburg University.
Checks out and in various library materials, and sorts/shelves returned materials for future patron access.
Collects and waives fines and fees as appropriate for lost or overdue materials. Places and removes holds from patron accounts.
Assists patrons in locating specific materials in the library.
Assists with basic operations and troubleshooting of printers, technology equipment, and software in the absences of technology helpdesk staff or student workers.
General Circulation Department
Reviews and updates circulation policies, procedures, and forms as needed to be current with best library practices and standards.
Maintains circulation desk and 1st floor break room supplies.
Oversees the library’s lost and found and sends these items to the police.
Maintains the Reminder Binder to ensure all student workers and staff are up to date with the current circulation events and practices.
The CRSS is expected to complete ALMA administrator training and develop expertise specifically in ALMA fulfillment administration.
Reserves Program Management
Adds and removes materials per faculty request.
Reviews with faculty members the materials they have on reserve.
Sends reminders to faculty about submitting their reserve requests before the start of every semester.
Stacks Maintenance
Coordinates/conducts shelf reading, inventory, and shifting as needed.
Searches for missing and overdue materials.
Collects items used in library and keeps record of quantity.
Assess the condition of materials, as appropriate, to send to technical services for repair.
Replace faded or missing barcodes and spines labels, as needed.
Visually surveys shelved collections for signs of damage or deterioration and follow established procedures in the event of collections damage.

Building Monitor Functions:

Is responsible for library closing procedures, including securing the main entrance of the building.
Is responsible for library opening procedures when applicable.
Updates operating hours signage on main library doors and at the circulation desk.
Ensures the building’s accessible door’s schedule is up to date and current.
Maintains and updates the libraries’ various operating hours calendars.
Steps in when needed to maintain reasonable noise levels at the library.
Does weekly checks of most library rooms and for damage and maintenance.

Student Supervisor Functions:

In addition to coordinating the fund budgeting, hiring, and assignment of student employees to library subdepartments, the CRSS
Trains student workers in one on one and group sessions.
Maintains and updates the student training manual as needed.
Notes areas in need of improvement for student employees and provides disciplinary action when needed.
Creates and maintains two student worker schedules Student Leads and Circulation Desk Assistants while considering the student worker budget.
Secures replacement or covers when student workers are unable to report for their shift. – Monitors and reviews student time sheets in eTime.
Provides semesterly evaluations for student workers and provides references as requested. – Assigns shelf reading, inventory, missing material searches, and other collection maintenance as needed to student workers.
Assigns and oversees graduate student worker projects (in collaboration with other staff and faculty in the library).
Selects subjects and assembles lessons, when appropriate for the Circulation Lead and Library Staff one-on-one mentorship program meetings.

General Library Responsibilities:

Submits work orders as needed for Lehman Library when appropriate/as backup.
Attends trainings, workshops, or conferences as scheduling and needs of the organization permit or as required.
Regularly collaborates and communicates with other library personnel on task planning where appropriate.
Maintain the library’s material security system:
o Cleans entry gates out at the end of each semester.
o Ensures desensitizing and sensitizing hardware is operating correctly.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have one of the following:
Four years of library-clerical work including two years of advanced library clerical work comparable to the Library Assistant II, and graduation from high school; OR
Two years of advanced library clerical work, and an associate degree or equivalent training with major course work in library science; OR
A bachelor’s degree.
All Shippensburg University employees are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the University’s core values of teamwork and collaboration, dependability, initiative, problem solving, and clear communication. University employees are expected to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the campus community. They will strive to maintain integrity, effectiveness and efficiency by upholding customer service throughout all levels of performance. All university employees are required to comply with university policies, state and federal laws/statutes prohibiting any type of Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation. Safeguarding confidential, personal data and/or records of employees, students, customers and other related constituents is the responsibility of all University employees. It is the duty of all members of the University community to take part in the maintenance of a safe campus. Preferred Qualifications A bachelor’s degree. preferably in library science or computer science.

Close Date:

07/10/2025

Open Until Filled:

No Special Instructions Summary For full consideration candidates must apply online by July 10, 2025 at https://jobs.ship.edu with acceptance of materials continuing until the position is filled. Materials submitted in other formats including paper documents will not be considered. All applications and inquiries will remain confidential. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is and Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regards to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, or sex. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Additional Information Shippensburg University employees value teamwork and collaborations, are dependable, take initiative, solve problems effectively, communicate clearly and support organizational change. University employees may work closely with individuals of diverse backgrounds and race, as well as those of differing religious affiliations, sexual orientation and gender. They must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively with all members of the campus community. All university employees are required to comply with university policies, state and federal laws/statutes prohibiting any type of Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation. Safeguarding confidential, personal data and/or records of employees, students, customers and other related constituents is the responsibility of all University employees. It is the duty of all members of the University community to take part in the maintenance of a safe campus.
Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.
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