Job Details
This position functions as the principal manager of the library’s Access Services unit and technology operations, which includes circulation, reserves, stack maintenance, student employee hiring, resource sharing, and interlibrary loan. It offers a great deal of day-to-day variety and is under the general supervision of the Director of Murphy Library. This position oversees opening and closing procedures and enforces university and library policies and expectations as they relate to employees…
and patrons. An ideal candidate for this position will be comfortable deescalating tense situations and resolving interpersonal conflicts.
- Be active and involved on campus, UW System-wide, and in the community
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds
- The ability to sit or bend down for extended periods of time
- Significant amount of time operating a computer
- Normal working hours Monday-Friday between 7am and 4:30pm
- Evening and weekend hours as required
The review of applications starts on July 31, 2026. Applications received on or before July 31st are prioritized and review will continue until the position(s) is/are filled. Initial interviews will be conducted virtually, with shortlisted candidates invited to campus.
UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.
Key Job Responsibilities:
Access Services
- Supervise Access Services staff, unit operations, relevant policies, and procedures
- Oversee building opening/closing, staff coverage and scheduling, and security, advising the library director as appropriate
- Develop and maintain knowledge of trends and best practices related to access services and public-facing technology
- Serve as a campus resource for copyright and fair use guidance, advising the university community as needed
- Analyzes and reports on usage and unit statistics
- Coordinate resource-sharing delivery functions with external partners (such as Winding Rivers, SCLS Delivery, etc)
- Manage Access Services function related to Alma and other necessary integrated library software
- All position responsibilities must also be maintained during evenings and weekends as required by operational hours and business needs, including staff coverage
Technology (in coordination with ITS)
- Complete installs of new computers for public and staff areas. This includes all forms of hardware including CPUs, monitors, printers, CD-ROMs, and barcode readers
- Troubleshoot the Library’s desktop and laptop computers and printers in public and staff areas as needed
- Oversee that all public area computers and printers are operational and ready for patron usage on a daily basis
- Plan, execute, and maintain a cable management program throughout the library for staff and public areas
- Report problematic ITS-managed public computers to ITS
- Install, test, inventory, and troubleshoot Library-related software and licenses
- Maintain an inventory listing of all Library computing equipment
- Perform routine maintenance on scanners and other equipment
