Circulation Lead

Highlands College•Birmingham, AL

About The Position

The Circulation Lead oversees Highlands College Library operations when the Librarian is not on duty, including evenings and weekends. The role coordinates library services and performs technical, organizational, and public service tasks while providing leadership support to Student Assistants. In collaboration with the Librarian and Student Success team, the Circulation Lead helps support the curriculum and enhance students’ educational experience. The position reports to the Librarian. The role staffs the circulation desk and supports the integrated library system (WMS), physical collections and course reserves, and the organization and upkeep of the library space, equipment, and furnishings. It closes the Library three nights per week, completing closing procedures and securing and resetting the space. The Circulation Lead also assists with Student Assistant scheduling and training, collection management, technical services, interlibrary loan, reference and research assistance, resource instruction, and circulation and reference statistics. The position requires availability for a flexible schedule, including evening and/or weekend hours. It also supports the College’s educational purposes and objectives, follows College rules and regulations, and upholds its Statement of Faith, Core Values, DNA, mission, values, and vision. The role participates in the social, cultural, and spiritual life of the College community and supports the College prayerfully on a regular basis.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent college credit required.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Strong service ethic and high level of customer service.
Ability to perform tasks accurately and with orderliness and attention to detail.
Highly focused, self-starting approach, elevated energy, and positive outlook.
Genuine interest in supporting, coaching, and training others.
Ability and willingness to lead Student Assistants.
Proficiency in using online catalogs and other library systems or software.
Available to work a flexible schedule, including evening and/or weekend hours.
Good physical condition; the work involves moderate exposure to physical risk.
Must exemplify the stated attributes: Love God, Love People, Pursue Excellence, and Choose joy.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Staff the circulation desk and provide library services.
Maintain and support use of the College’s integrated library system (WMS).
Support access to and maintenance of physical collections and course reserves, and the organization and maintenance of library spaces, equipment, and furnishings.
Close the Library three nights per week, complete closing procedures, secure the space, and reset it for the next day.
Lead Student Assistants and assign and oversee their tasks when the Librarian is not on duty.
Assist with Student Assistant staffing, scheduling, and training in coordination with the Librarian.
Check books and other materials in and out and respond to circulation-related questions.
Assist with collection management and special projects as assigned.
Inspect returned materials, sort them according to the Library of Congress classification system, and return them to shelves, files, or designated storage areas.
Help patrons access physical collections and online resources, including locating books and other publications.
Support Technical Services, including acquisitions and basic cataloging.
Support the Interlibrary Loan program by managing requests and processing materials.
Explain and enforce library policy.
Train patrons to use electronic resources.
Assist patrons with the copier, printer, and scanner.
Provide reference and research assistance using online and print resources; refer complex reference questions to the Librarian.
Assist with collecting and reporting circulation and reference statistics.
Promote the use of library materials using various tools and techniques.
Assist with evaluating and processing donated resources.
Perform other duties as directed.
Foster a culture of academic excellence and support the College’s educational purposes and objectives.
Uphold the College’s Statement of Faith, Core Values, DNA, mission, values, and vision through words and lifestyle; observe and enforce College rules and regulations; participate in the College community’s social, cultural, and spiritual life; and support the College prayerfully on a regular basis.