Compensation

Libraries Access Services Manager 7

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP

23478 (E S 7 SEIU 925 Libraries Non Supv)
23477 (NE S 7 SEIU 925 Libraries Non Supv)

CLASS SERIES CONCEPT

Within the UW Libraries, provide management for an access services unit’s staff, operations, and leadership in policy development that contributes to critical academic library functions.

BASIC FUNCTION

Direct staff and activities for a moderately complex library access services unit or units.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Under general supervision, provide overall management and policy guidance for the access services unit(s); develop and implement programs for services, hiring, training, and evaluating personnel; develop and maintain local circulation policies; and contribute to the management of collection materials, public services, and spaces.

TYPICAL WORK

Manage the Access Services operations at information or circulation desks, including supervising student assistants and staff, assigning, directing, evaluating, and reviewing work;

Manage affiliated budgets;

Provides physical management of collections, consulting as appropriate with subject specialists, building managers, and Preservation staff;

Manage processes and contribute to policy development for operations such as circulation, materials delivery, interlibrary loan, and course reserves;

Contribute to decisions made about system configuration of the Integrated Library System (ILS), testing systems as necessary;

Oversee scheduling of staff and students on service points and desks.

Oversee scheduling of physical access to the building using appropriate technologies and support;

Oversee communications about library hours, including signage, online information, and reports to central Libraries hours’ coordination team;

Coordinate with partner organizations for libraries spaces and services, such as UW-IT and Creative Communications;

Manage processes and contribute to policy development for reservation and use of study and presentation rooms, equipment, and other related services;

Contribute to development of recommendations for Library policies, plans and programs;

With delegated authority, manage affiliated budgets;

Assist library users while serving on circulation and other public service desks; and

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in business, education, information science, social sciences or a related field, and 2 years of work experience and at least 6 months relevant leadership experience

OR

Equivalent combination of education/experience.

CIVIL SERVICE EXEMPTION

Program Direction/Control.

CLASSIFICATION HISTORY

  • New to SEIU 925 02-01-23 per PERC Case No. 133181-E-20.
  • Prior to 02-01-2023 this work in UW Libraries was in professional staff job code 11507, Manager of Program Operations (E S 7); overtime eligible counterpart job code was 19707 (NE S 7).