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This position oversees the lending, re-shelving, withdrawal, and auditing of materials from Mansueto Library, as well as retrieval and scanning of Mansueto materials for document delivery and scan on demand services, and assisting interlibrary loan in filling requests. This person is also responsible for answering patron questions relating to Mansueto and serving as a resource for other questions relating to other Library services. During their shift, this person is the supervisor in charge of the Mansueto Library, oversees building security, and enforces policies for maintaining a scholarly environment in the Grand Reading Room.
The scheduled hours for this position during the regular academic year are: Thursday (8:00 pm – 12:00 am), Friday (3:00 pm – 11:00 pm), Saturday (3:00 pm – 11:00 pm), and Sunday (8:00 pm – 12:00 am). Hours are subject to change during interim periods and based on Library needs. This position covers all circulation shifts as assigned. Responsible for occasionally flexing the work schedule to cover other shifts as necessary in case of illness, vacation, or absences of other supervisors.
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Email: libraryhr@uchicago.edu
Phone: 773-702-8755
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
Room 210
The Joseph Regenstein Library
1100 East 57th Street
Chicago IL, 60637
Requisition Number: JR18121
Division / Dept. / Unit: Library C & A - Access Serv - Coll Mgmt & Circ - Mansueto
Reports to: Head of Mansueto Circulation & ASRS Operations
Work Schedule: 22.5 hours per week