Circulation Desk Supervisor
Other Academic
LSUAM Lib - PS - AS - Circulation (Elissa Stuchlik Plank (00004454))
0241 LSU Library
Professional Hourly
The Desk Supervisor, a Library Associate 3 position, reports to the Head of Circulation and is responsible for answering patron questions and assisting with resolving issues related to library accounts. They also work closely with the Circulation Student Coordinator who supervises student workers, helping with their training and the assignment of duties during shifts.
Responsibilities:
35% Supports front desk operations and assists with the circulation of library materials, collecting fines, helping patrons with questions or issues, processing cards for all authorized user categories, and completing data entry projects. Maintains and updates lists of additional users/special borrowers. Suspends library privileges for patrons with resigned or canceled status. Assigns carrels to faculty and graduate students each semester. Oversees book delivery operations.
20% Supervises the placement and removal of materials onto/off Reserve; communicates with faculty to resolve problems; provides outreach to faculty regarding new services; implements new electronic reserves functions; trains and supervises student workers while they are assigned to Reserve activity; supervises circulation of materials on Reserve.
30% Maintains inventory of Gear-to-Geaux circulating materials. Coordinates the ordering of parts as necessary, as well as other needed supplies for the department.
10% Serves as the liaison to the business office coordinator to make sure that cash payments taken against all receipts are recorded daily. Bills patrons and administers refunds as necessary. Maintains $75.00 cash for making change and physical records for credit card payments and refunds. Saves copies of departmental transactions for monthly reconciliation by department head.
5% Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and at least 1 year of relevant experience.
At least four years of library experience may qualify as a substitute for the required degree
Preferred Qualifications:
1 year supervisory experience; knowledge of editing library catalog records.
Please provide a cover letter, resume and (3) professional references including name, title, phone number and e-mail address. Attach pdf document(s) under the "Resume/CV" section of your application.
A copy of your transcript(s) may be attached to your application. However, official transcripts are required prior to hire.
For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact Elissa Plank at esp1061@lsu.edu.
June 11, 2025
October 9, 2025
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!
Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.
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