Physics Library Supervisor

Job Type: time type Full time

Job Number: job requisition id R0083588

Location:
Fayetteville
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Closing Date:
04/03/2026

Type of Position:
Library Services

Workstudy
Position:

No

Job Type:
Regular

Work Shift:

Sponsorship
Available:

No

Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the
University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities
with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through
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creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

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Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its
focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a
workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life
and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of
retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:
Physics Library

Department’s
Website:

https://libraries.uark.edu/

Summary of Job
Duties:
The Physics Library Supervisor, under general direction of the department director, will coordinate and oversee the
day-to-day operations, maintenance, and space management of the Physics Library. This position is responsible for hiring, training,
supervising, and evaluating work-study and part-time staff; preparing departmental schedules and ensuring that adequate coverage is provided
(some on-call time may be required). This position is expected to develop and maintain a working knowledge of library collections and
resources to provide reference services to students, faculty, and community patrons with basic and in-depth information queries. This
position may assist with or give small group training or presentations to students or other potential patrons. This position performs
circulation and course reserve functions, including shelving, filing, and processing library materials; maintains library-related equipment;
conducts supply ordering and problem reporting; manages the physic department’s faculty publication lists; and collects and reports library
and material use statistics regularly. The Physics Library Supervisor also coordinates with their department director and the Physics Office
on special departmental events, resources, and requests. Evening or weekend hours may be occasionally required. Reports to the Director of
Experiential Learning & Physics Library.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability
to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with
others.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• The formal education equivalent of a
  bachelor’s degree

Applicable equivalencies may be considered on the above qualifications.

• At least two years of
  experience providing front-facing customer service in a professional work setting
• At least one year of professional supervisory or
  leadership experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year of formal work experience in a library
  setting
• Experience with processing and managing library course reserves
• Experience using Ex Libris’ Alma/Primo Integrated
  Library System or another comparable library integrated system
• Experience using Springshare products, especially LibAnswers, LibCal,
  LibGuides, and LibStaffer
• At least two years of supervisory and/or leadership experience

Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities:

• Ability to train and supervise others effectively fostering a respectful, positive environment for direct
  reports
• Ability to work effectively in a highly collaborative and welcoming environment
• Ability to engage in intelligent
  risk-taking and self-start with minimal supervision
• Ability to develop and maintain effective interpersonal
  relationships
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
• Excellent customer service skills with strong
  commitment to high quality service
• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail
• Ability to
  prioritize and meet expected deadlines, use judgment and analytical skills for problem solving, and seek consultation when appropriate or
  necessary

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Minimum salary: $43,923, commensurate with
education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Cover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional
References (name, email, business title), Resume

Optional Documents:

Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment
Contact Information:

Stephanie Pierce, Director of Experiential Learning and Director of the Physics Library, sjpierc@uark.edu

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas
System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment
contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
When completing your application, please upload the following: letter of
application, resume, and a list of three current references (names, addresses, emails, telephone numbers, and nature of
relationship).

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender
Registry

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Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
N/A

Frequent Physical
Activity:
N/A

Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A

Benefits
Eligible:
Yes

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