Library Services Supervisor, College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, Library

Job Description

Job Title:

Library Services Supervisor, College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services, Library

Posting

Start Date:

2/5/26

Work Arrangement:
Onsite

Current UC employees must apply internally via Success Factors. Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati describes UC’s mission and impact (information about UC and its goals is included in the original description).

The College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH) Library is an integral part of the University of Cincinnati Libraries system. This position works closely with CECH librarians to enrich the academic experience through the development and promotion of collections in support of the CECH Schools of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology. In addition to traditional academic monograph collections housed in the 4th floor reading room and offsite, CECH Library boasts a Curriculum Materials Center on its 3rd floor, including children s books, mixed materials (games, models, and manipulatives) and a Maker Lab.

This position oversees core library operations for the CECH Library at the University of Cincinnati.

Responsibilities include:

managing the CECH Library information desk, responding to user questions and requests for library materials, overseeing routine maintenance of library collection and spaces. Supervises student assistants. Oversees all aspects of physical collections processing and access, including receiving and preparing new materials for users, preparing preservation requests, and library collections management (inventory, shelf-reading, collection assessments). Prepares physical exhibits, displays and promotional materials that highlight library services and collections.

May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (e.g., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).

• Oversees service desk and supervises operational student assistants at CECH Library.
• Ensures high-quality customer service, attention to detail in user services, and accuracy in the completion of opening/closing processes and statistics gathering.
• Covers service desks as necessary, performing circulation and reserves responsibilities. Responds to user requests and needs, referring inquiries to librarians and other staff as necessary. Interprets library policies and procedures.
• Oversees student assignments at the desk and in the care and maintenance of physical library collections. Participates in and assists with the training of student assistants.
• At CECH Library, processes new books and mixed materials, and identifies and prepares items in need of preservation treatment.
• Oversees and assigns work with library collections management projects, including collections inventories, collection assessments, and the removal of items for storage/weeding. Leads projects to review library collections, such as analysis of print holdings at consortial/peer institutions and assessment of usage/online availability.
• Promotes children s and young adult library collections. Prepares content for exhibits, displays and other educational and promotional outlets. Assists in partnerships with other cultural institutions that create new pathways for research and regional connection.
• Oversees routine maintenance for the CECH Library facility, including all individual and group spaces and technology. Monitors technology, submits help calls and identifies facility issues and needs to elevate to supervisor.
• Lead contact for room scheduling/coordination at CECH Library, including reservations for library classroom and group spaces.
• Contributes to other special projects and initiatives in the CECH Library such as technology or facility initiatives.

• Bachelor s Degree
• Five (5) years of relevant education, experience and/or other specialized training can fulfill minimum education and experience requirements

• One (1) year of relevant work experience

• Recent supervisory experience, particularly with student employees.
• Strong commitment to innovative and responsive library services.
• Experience with operational management.
• Demonstrated interest in library collections for children and young adults or related materials.
• Working knowledge of an integrated library system (ILS).
• An educational or experiential background in education and/or library services for children and young adults.

Office environment with no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

• Applications without both a cover letter and CV/Resume will not be considered for the position.
• Three (3) references will be checked during final stages.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include:

Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $51,000 -…