Access Services Manager​/Library Supervisor; Circulation - Tarleton State University

Access Services Manager/Library Supervisor (Circulation) – Tarleton State University

Posting: R-088332 | Tuesday, November 04, 2025 4:09 PM | Kara Roberts (Administrator)

Tarleton State University, a distinguished Doctoral National Comprehensive University, invites applications for the position of Access Services Manager in the Department of University Libraries. As part of a vibrant academic community dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, and service, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a university that values innovation, collaboration, and inclusive growth. Join us in advancing knowledge and transforming lives—on campus and beyond.

Tarleton State University continues to grow its impact across Texas, with four distinct campuses located in Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan and Waco, along with a robust online community that extends our reach even further.

At the heart of it all is Stephenville, where Tarleton State offers a dynamic environment for faculty and staff. From a lively live music scene and numerous local festivals to rich traditions rooted in the surrounding community, Stephenville provides a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere.

No matter where you're located—on campus or online—you are part of a mission that transforms lives and makes a difference across the state of Texas and beyond.

The Access Services Manager, under the direction of the Associate Director for Access & Collection Services, manages the Access Services Department of the Library. Hours are typically:
Tuesday – Saturday (Tues‑Fri 7 am to 4 pm and Saturday 11 am to 8 pm); exceptions to the schedule are expected for holidays and university‑related breaks and scheduling.

• 65% Primary responsibility for planning, coordination, and administration of the Access Services Department, which includes circulation; resource sharing services including interlibrary loan and document delivery; course reserves; web‑based services; stacks maintenance, collection inventory, and use of meeting facilities.
  • Duties include, but are not limited to: hires, trains, monitors, directs, and evaluates the work of Access Services personnel to ensure quality, adherence to policies and procedures, accuracy and productivity, and a collaborative working environment.
  • Plans and supervises the orientation and in‑service training of Access Services personnel and holds routine staff meetings to ensure consistent delivery of library access services.
  • Establishes expert user knowledge of the ILS system to oversee the library's online circulation, reserve, and inventory subsystems and train staff effectively.
  • Responsible for maintaining comprehensive knowledge of all interlibrary loan policies and procedures (local, state, and national).
  • Compiles data needed to assess effectiveness of access services and prepares reports as directed.
  • Maintains effective relationships with library staff and Tarleton community, disseminates information to promote use of both traditional and web‑based services and projects a positive image of services and staff.
  • Maintains detailed, accurate, and timely user records, including library fines, patron notifications, fine collection, and library hold requests.
  • Maintains statistics relevant to the department, including Tex Share usage, gate count and people count as well as monitoring other stats within the Access Services Department.
  • Collaborates with technology staff, Associate Director, and Cataloging staff regarding integrated library system issues, inventory, and database maintenance.
  • Collaborates with the Evening Supervisor with scheduling of student workers to optimize use of allocated hours/funds and ensure enforcement of library policies.
  • Makes budget recommendations for Access Services. Collaborates with the Access Services staff and administration to create and execute strategic planning for services to support the goals and priorities of the library.
  • Maintains policy and procedure manuals for Access Services to ensure consistency of service. Enforces regulations and policies concerning the use of library materials in a fair and professional…