LIBRARY CIRCULATION MANAGER - SOUTH REGIONAL LIBRARY - 40006032
About The Position
The Library Circulation Manager performs supervisory and administrative work overseeing the Circulation Unit at the South Regional Library. The role manages the unit’s operations and staff, provides circulation and customer services, and handles financial processes related to library revenue. Work is performed independently under the supervision of the regional library manager. The position is based at the South Regional Library, though the employee may be asked to work at other library locations. The schedule is flexible and includes one evening shift each week, every third Saturday, and every twelfth Sunday on a rotating basis. The position is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, and exempt.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Library Science, Information Science, Information Management, Business Administration, English, Communications, or Education from an accredited college or university.
- Two years of paraprofessional experience in business, libraries, or local government, including six months of supervisory or administrative experience.
- Considerable knowledge of business administration procedures and practices.
- General knowledge of modern office procedures and equipment, standard accounting principles and techniques, current library practices, and business or library computer systems.
- Skill with library technology.
- Ability to supervise and evaluate personnel and plan, organize, and direct the work of paraprofessionals and volunteers.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patrons and fellow workers.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting policies and procedures.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work pleasantly and effectively with people of all ages.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including one evening shift per week, every third Saturday, and every twelfth Sunday on a rotating basis.
Nice To Haves
- Public library experience.
- Knowledge of library circulation systems and automation.
- Ability to speak Spanish.
Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects and activities of the Circulation Unit at the South Regional Library.
- Hire, train, supervise, schedule, and evaluate South Regional Circulation Staff.
- Greet patrons; check library materials in and out; and sort and route returned materials.
- Place holds on materials and pull patron requests from shelves.
- Register new borrowers, collect and record fees, and resolve library account issues.
- Manage money handling, including daily revenue reports, cash management reports, cash register reconciliation, weekly bank deposits, audits, and coin-operated machines.
- Monitor the condition of library materials received through circulation and determine appropriate repair actions.
- Make decisions about specific operating problems in accordance with library or county policies and procedures.
- Provide excellent customer service in a team-based environment.
- Serve on the regional library management team and committees as assigned.
- Serve as Manager on Duty when the Regional Library Manager is absent.
- Assist at other service points and perform related tasks as required or requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
