Circulation Supervisor

Northbrook Public Library seeks a Circulation Supervisor.

Full-time: 35 hours/week 

Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm; Tuesdays 1-9:00 pm;

One weekend every 4 weeks

About the Position

At Northbrook Public Library, we’re looking for a kind, organized, and communicative Circulation Supervisor with a focus on shelving to lead a hardworking, collaborative team. Our department thrives on mutual respect, shared goals, and a welcoming work environment where everyone is encouraged to bring their strengths to the table. This role supports shelving and circulation staff through thoughtful supervision; offering guidance, encouragement, and accountability while helping to maintain the smooth flow of materials and excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate is a clear communicator with a calm, approachable leadership style. You should be comfortable making decisions, providing constructive feedback, and creating a space where staff feel heard, supported, and trusted to do their work. Strong organizations skills, attention to detail, and ability to adapt to different communication and work styles are key. Supervisory experience is preferred, and familiarity with tools like Polaris LEAP, Google Workspace, and library systems will serve you well.

This is a people-focused role where your leadership directly impacts the service we provide to our community. You’ll be part of a team that values autonomy, teamwork, and consistent communication. If you’re someone who leads with empathy, fairness, and a shared sense of purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Click on links to read the job description, the library's Service Standards and learn more about our award-winning library.

Qualifications and Experience

Requires 2–4 years of relevant library or supervisory experience; knowledge of integrated library systems, experience with Polaris LEAP is a plus, and circulation procedures; proficiency with Google Workspace, MS Office, and strengths in communication, time management, problem solving, training, and working effectively in a diverse, service-focused environment.

We are seeking a wide array of candidates that encompass varied identities and abilities and encourage those who have gained skills outside of traditional education to apply. The Northbrook Public Library is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging - so if you’re excited about this position but not sure if you meet all the criteria, we encourage you to still consider applying. You may have other experiences or skills that would still make you a great candidate.

About the Library and Community 

We seek candidates who share our passion for serving the people of Northbrook. The Northbrook Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values every community member and works to be welcoming and respectful of people's different identities including race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, religion, ability, language, age, size, and more. 

The Village of Northbrook, IL has a resident population of 35,222. This highly regarded, civic-minded and well-resourced community is just 25 miles north of downtown Chicago. With excellent access to transportation, Northbrook has a vibrant business community and is headquarters to several Fortune 500 companies. Residents are attracted to the top-rated schools, access to many recreational opportunities, and its small-town charm.

This Library Journal Five Star library is a cornerstone of the community with strong public support and an operating budget of $8,600,000.  The collection includes over 250,000 physical items, with an annual circulation of over 900,000.  

Benefits

Quality benefits play a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of our staff and their families, and this is why we offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to eligible employees. We also have generous paid time off and retirement plans for eligible employees.

Applying

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Remember to attach a cover letter and resume. Both documents are required for candidate consideration. 

If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please let us know.

We are unable to respond to individual inquiries by phone or email. Thank you for your understanding.

Deadline to apply: September 15, 2025