Assistant Head of Circulation Services

Job Title: 

Assistant Head of Circulation Services 

Department: 

Circulation

Pay Grade: 6

Supervises: Public Services Assistant, Public Services Assistant II

Reports to: Head of Circulation Services

Position Summary 

Under general direction of the Head of Circulation Services, the Assistant Head of Circulation Services assists in overseeing the circulation services staff and performs circulation duties. 

This is a full-time, 40-hour-a-week position, starting at a pay rate of $21.02 per hour, that includes vacation and holiday pay, and sick, emergency and bereavement leave. Includes days, evenings, and weekends. Job is on site, not remote. 

The position remains open until filled.

Duties and Responsibilitie

• Performs all circulation duties according to priority  

• Performs shelving duties, including shelf maintenance  

• Provides general service to patrons  

• Responsible for continuous professional development through attendance at meetings, conferences, in-service training sessions and committee assignments 

• May serve as committee chair 

• Serves as building supervisor 

• Serves as department supervisor 

• May oversee and restock supplies for the department 

• Maintains bulletin board 

• Performs other duties as assigned  

Managerial Duties 

• Acts as a mentor to new employees 

• Assists in the interview and selection of employees, trains, and monitors the work of employees and ensures understanding of policies and procedures 

• Oversees and recommends purchase of supplies and equipment for the department 

• Ensures effective communication of information to all employees 

• Organize, prioritize, and schedule work duties 

• Conducts departmental staff meetings 

• Prepares departmental records and reports 

Qualifications  

Education and Experience  

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree 

• 1 – 2 years’ supervisory experience or 2 years circulation experience. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and related library software 

• Ability to plan, assign, and/or supervise the work of others 

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor and co-workers  

• Interact and communicate appropriately with patrons and staff  

• Present a positive, professional image to the public  


• Ability to be discreet with personal information  
  
  

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements  

• This job operates in a professional environment with exposure to central climate control, overhead lighting, and low- to- moderate noise levels. The environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of offices, which include the need for general safe workplace practice with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, and observance of fire regulations. Employees are occasionally exposed to minor cuts and other injuries.  

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly interacts with the public. The employee is required to speak and hear, sit for extended periods of time, stand, walk, bend, stoop, use hands and fingers to perform repetitive motions, climb ladders to reach high shelves, squat to reach low shelves, reach for materials at various angles and locations, and to lift, push, or pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds. It requires the ability to use standard office equipment including computers.  

• Some travel by personal automobile for off-site meetings in various settings may occur. Occasional overnight travel may be .  

• Working hours vary based on community service event schedules and when the Library is open to the public. May include evenings and weekends.