Daytime Circulation Supervisor, MCPHS University, Boston, MA
Posted September 8, 2015
For nearly 200 years, MCPHS University, formerly known as Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, has been at the forefront of innovation in the healthcare world. We take pride in our history, yet are motivated by a curiosity about the future. That’s why we are constantly updating our state-of-the-art labs, innovating our curriculums, and adding programs to coincide with the needs of an ever-changing healthcare landscape.
Faculty and staff continue to bring their talents and skills to MCPHS University to contribute to our mission of guiding and supporting students toward successful and sustainable careers in healthcare. Whatever position an employee holds, their efforts make an important impact on the overall quality of campus life. Employees are an integral part of a community that is proud of its heritage and the accomplishments that make MCPHS University a first-class educational institution.
Responsibilities:
The Daytime Circulation Supervisor is responsible for the operation of the circulation desk including staffing the desk, hiring and supervising student workers, responding to requests or problems of library patrons and in addition supports interlibrary loan operations. The work schedule would be Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
- Supervise Circulation desk including opening the library M-F
- Interpret library policies for patrons
- Hire, train and schedule student assistants
- Assign tasks to student assistants and supervise their work
- Process interlibrary loan requests – Borrowing for MCPHS students
- Participate in the library reserves processing team
- Run overdue notice reports and other related circulation reports as assigned
- Represent MCPHS on the FLO Circ/Doc Committee
- Attend to printers and photocopy machines as needed
- Collect photocopy money and fines, deposit with Business Office
- Compile statistics as needed for Annual report or Accreditation reports
- Assist in research
- Assist in basic instruction
Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.
Qualifications:
Required:
- B.A. degree
- Library experience or LIS candidate
- Supervisory experience
- Customer service experience
- Experience with library circulation systems
- Experience with interlibrary loan
- Familiarity with Voyager software preferred
Physical requirements:
- Standing, sitting, manual dexterity, ability to move between offices and floors of buildings
- Ability to lift up to 15 lbs.
- Ability to meet deadlines and perform well under pressure
- Ability to be physically in attendance at designated worksite during scheduled work hours
- Normal range of vision and hearing (with or without correction)
MCPHS offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including a substantial health/dental insurance subsidy, generous holiday/vacation policy, and a significant pension plan contribution.
To apply, please visit www.mcphs.edu/careers. Attach a cover letter and a resume. No phone calls, please. Principals only. No relocation available. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. MCPHS University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who would enrich the University’s diversity are welcome to apply.