Head of Circulation, Stevens Memorial Library, North Andover, MA

Posted May 10, 2016

The Stevens Memorial Library is seeking a creative and energetic individual to fill a professional position of full-time Head of Circulation.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assigns, supervises, and reviews work of all library staff assigned to work in the Circulation Department or function.
• Responsible for maintaining Circulation function records. Prepares reports for data management and quality within the integrated library system database.
• Coordinates Main Desk public relations (customer services), including telephone reception.
• Provides instruction to staff in the use of the automated circulation functions as well as other equipment and services.
• Develops and maintains policies and procedures for the Circulation function.
• Oversees reserves, receipt of interlibrary loan materials, overdue and billing processes.
• Maintains content in museum pass reservation and information software system.
• Maintains scheduling of library meeting rooms and bulletin board postings.
• Maintains records and prepares statistical reports for the Director.
• Represents the Library at MVLC consortium and other professional forums.
• Manages shelving staff (pages) and volunteers.
• May serve as senior staff member for evening and / or weekend shifts.
• May be assigned to staff reference desks on an occasional need basis.
• Keeps current on trends in the library field, attends workshops and reviews professional journals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMING ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Must be familiar with computers and automated library systems.
• Must possess the skill and ability to work and interact with the public in a pleasant and positive manner.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Education: Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited Library School or Bachelor’s Degree with course work toward the degree and/or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Progressive library experience including two or more years in circulation preferred; at least one year of successful supervisory experience.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to carry books (up to 20-30 lbs.), push book carts (up to 150 lbs.), bend, stretch, grasp, etc. to retrieve library materials; ability to view computer screens for extended periods and to operate computers, photocopiers, printers and other office-type equipment.

Schedule: full-time, 37.5 hours week per week including at least one evening and a weekend in a 3- week rotation from Labor Day through Memorial Day.

Compensation:

Rate: Librarian I (S-11) $20.43 – $24.47 in 8 steps; coursework in an MLS degree program Librarian I (S-12) $21.24 – $25.43 in 8 steps; MLS degree Librarian II (S-13) $22.23 – $26.62 in 8 steps; MLS degree

Position is subject to the terms and conditions of the Town of North Andover’s AFSCME – Professional Librarians collective bargaining agreement: (http://www.townofnorthandover.com/Pages/NAndoverMA_WebDocs/lm1316.pdf)

Deadline: Anyone interested in the above position must email a cover letter and resume to: Kathleen Keenan, Library Director [email protected] AND Lucinda Mazza, Assistant Director [email protected] Position is open until filled. Position is available beginning May 16, 2016.