TN Tech Volpe Library

Interim Hours
(December 14 - December 24)

Qualifications--Required

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to manage department cooperatively with the Head of Circulation/Night Supervisor
• Ability to train, supervise and schedule 30 to 60 student assistants and manage workflow efficiently
• Ability to train other full-time Library staff as needed
• Ability to interpret Library policies and procedures to Department employees and Library users
• Ability to understand needs of student assistants, as students and as Library employees
• Ability to give patrons directional information
• Ability to project positive image of the Library
• Ability to use mature judgment and handle delicate situations with a variety of people
• Ability to work cooperatively within the Division and within the Library
• Ability to direct the department in a manner consistent with the service mission and philosophy of the Library as found in its Vision and Mission Statements
• Ability to learn organization and retrieval systems for a variety of library materials
• Ability to learn and use the Library automation system and University’s electronic financial system
• Ability to service microform and copy machines
• Ability to teach patrons the use of machines
• Ability to maintain accurate records
• Ability to produce statistics for a departmental annual report
• Ability to use word-processing, spreadsheet, and database packages on a personal computer
• Excellent communication and customer service skills

Qualifications--Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree
• Applicable library experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• Experience with Innovative’s integrated library system
• Experience with Banner data management system

Essential Functions

Manages the daytime operations of the Circulation/Reserve Department, which is responsible for checking library materials in and out, re-shelving books and other materials, maintaining proper order of materials on shelves and in files, shifting as required for shelving space, maintaining stack labels, conducting materials inventory when needed, charging overdue fines and fees for lost materials, handling telephone calls from Library users, maintaining copy machines and microform readers, and opening and closing the building. Leads the department in a manner that is consistent with the Library’s Vision and Mission Statements. Develops policy and procedures with the Head of Circulation and Library administration. Maintains policy and procedures manual. Develops schedules for 30 to 60 student assistants. Trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of student assistants. Provides patrons with directional and policy information. Processes reserve requests, including creation of item records. Prepares payroll, money, and other reports. Instructs patrons in the use of copy machines. Maintains accurate patron accounts; posts and clears fines and charges with the Business Office. Corresponds with faculty and students concerning recalls, overdues, fines, reserve materials, etc. Provides change for copy machines and accounts for money collected from copy machines and prepares money report for the TTU Business Office. Works at the Circulation Desk as needed. Other responsibilities as assigned.

Hours:

Usually 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM Monday through Friday.
Hours vary based on library hours. Flexible schedule based on other department needs.

Salary and Benefits:

$10.84 per hour, $21,130 annually. Benefits include the initial accumulation of one vacation day per month and one sick leave day per month, and thirteen (13) University holidays. Other benefits include medical and life insurance (shared cost with the university), retirement, optional 401k, and education benefits.

Application Procedures:

Submit resume, TTU Clerical/Support Application form and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three (3) references to Human Resources Services, Tennessee Tech University, Box 5132, Cookeville, TN 38505

Application Deadline Date:

November 26, 2007