Head of Circulation Services, Haverhill Public Library, Haverhill, MA
Posted May 24, 2016
Duties/Description:
Responsible for the operation of all aspects of the Circulation Department of a busy urban public library, including staff supervision, collection development, circulation services, and budget oversight. In coordination with the Management Team, plans and manages circulation technology upgrades and policies, including the introduction of new procedures.
The majority of your time will be devoted to management duties such as building a departmental schedule, overseeing a large portion of the collection development budget, finding ways to streamline and improve circulation policies and procedures, and acting as a leader in the building. You will participate in weekly management team meetings and will be expected to actively participate in consortium activities.
You should be able to balance many responsibilities, communicate effectively with supervisors, peers, and subordinates, learn and adapt quickly, and think on your feet, all while exercising good judgment.
Qualifications:
- Master of Library Science Degree from an ALA-accredited institution (for the right candidate will consider similar combination of degree and experience)
- Three to five years experience in a public library administrative position, preferably Circulation Services, managing both MLS and paraprofessional staff
- Demonstrated facility and experience with the Internet, electronic databases, Microsoft Office products, and integrated library systems
- Demonstrated facility and/or experience working with the public in a diverse urban environment
- A sense of humor and community
- The ability to work as part of a team, while also being a self-starter that can identify projects and run with them
Salary: $43,743-51,315 (steps on City pay scale)
Closing Date: Priority Given to Applications Received by Friday June 10th; Open Until Filled
Send resume and letter of interest to:
Sarah Moser, Director
Haverhill Public Library
99 Main Street
Haverhill, MA 01830
[email protected]
Email submissions preferred; please do not call about this job.