Compensation

Libraries Access Services Manager 8

UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP

23480 (E S 8 SEIU 925 Libraries Non Supv)
23479 (NE S 8 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 direction, 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 library circulation policies and services; 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 leads student assistants and staff, assigning, directing, evaluating, and reviewing work;

Serve as the subject matter expert for program-specific related questions or requests;

Under general guidance, provides physical management of collections, consulting as appropriate with subject specialists, building managers, and Preservation staff;

Manage processes and contributes 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); may assist with configuration;

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

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

Oversee communications about library hours, including signage, online information, and coordination with campus partners such as facilities, safety, and other departments in the building(s);

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;

Make recommendations on the Library policies, plans and programs;

With delegated authority, manage affiliated budgets;

May perform the work of a Libraries Access Services Manager 7; and

Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in business, education, library or information science, social sciences or a related field, and 3 – 4 years of work experience and at least 1 year 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 02-01-23 this work in UW Libraries was in professional staff job code 11508, Manager of Program Operations (E S 8); overtime eligible counterpart was 19259 (NE S 8).