Student Managers in the Library: Library Student Manager Job Description

When on duty, the Library Student Manager is responsible for overseeing the library building and the training and supervision of student workers. The LSM must demonstrate leadership, be goal oriented, and have initiative, good communication skills and knowledge of all library public services functions.

1. Develop and improve supervisory skills.

2. Learn about library resources and operations.

3. Improve communication and public services skills.

4. Improve organizational skills.

5. Acquire responsibility role skills.

Hours: Managers must be able to regularly cover late night and weekend shifts. Managers will work approximately 10 hours per week during Fall and Winter terms and may occasionally work more as needed. Hours worked will be during the following shifts:

Monday -Thursday: 8:30pm-12am; Close at 1am during finals week; close at 11pm during May Term.

Saturday: 1-5pm -- NEW! possible hours during Winter 2025

Sundays: 1-4pm; 8:30pm-12am; Close at 1am during finals week; close at 11pm during May Term.

Pay Rate: LSM compensation is $11.50 per hour.

Applicants for this position must demonstrate leadership, responsibility, communication skills, initiative, customer service skills and good job knowledge, specifically,

1. Ability to supervise peers.

2. Ability to learn and follow detailed circulation procedures and library policies.

3. Ability to work independently.

4. Ability to work cooperatively with library patrons, co-workers, and staff.

5. Dependability, punctuality, and flexibility.

6. Minimum of one year experience in library circulation. Other managerial and library related experience will be considered and evaluated.

*Not required but prefer junior or senior academic standing during the fall semester of employment.

1. Responsible for co-supervising and directing student employees for an efficient operation

2. Co-train, coordinate and supervise student employees

   1. Assist in scheduling workstudy students, monitoring and keeping records of exceptions (absence or lateness, etc.) 

   2. Assist in the student review process

   3. Oversee workstudy duties to ensure they are being done (shelving, managing copiers, etc.)

3. Maintain safety and security of library patrons, collections, and building 

   1. Enforce library policies and procedures

   2. Responsible for all safety rules and their enforcement

   3. Have knowledge of all emergency procedures

4. Have knowledge of all library circulation duties and procedures

5. Assist with equipment circulation, maintenance, and training

6. Open and close library building using procedures outlined by library and DPS staff

7. Maintain operational quality and standards

8. Maintain a presence in the library when on duty so that patrons know whom to seek for assistance 

9. Report maintenance issues (bathrooms, ice, doors, etc.) 

10. Communicate with any library and campus staff when issues arise, as appropriate

11. Assist in development of employee and customer satisfaction

12. Suggest innovative ideas to improve library public services

13. Work at least 10 hours per work week, but may pick up manager sub hours up to 20 hours/week

14. Attend scheduled SM meetings

15. Help with special events as needed (parent’s weekend, homecoming, etc.)

16. Oversee lost and found, reporting items and scheduling periodic cleaning out of the L&F cabinet

17. Take building headcounts at designated time, as needed

1. Responsible for supervising and directing the student workstudies at the circulation desk.

2. Maintain safety and security of library patrons, collections, and building.

3. Enforce Library policies and procedures.

4. Have knowledge of all emergency procedures.

5. Open and/or close operations using procedures and according to checklists.

6. Maintain a presence in the library when on duty so that patrons and workstudies  know whom to seek for assistance.

7. Report maintenance issues (bathrooms, ice, doors, etc.).

8.  Report any issues to the Library Director or on-duty library supervisor.

Application Form

We are currently accepting applications for the Alternate Manger position for Winter Semester, 2024.

In addition to filling out the application form above, please also send your resume and a cover letter to lbird@transy.edu with the subject line "Library Student Manager application"