Circulation Manager, Boston Conservatory at Berklee, Boston, MA

Posted January 11, 2018

The Part-Time Circulation Manager provides and oversees circulation services for library users 20 hours per week and works in coordination with the Public Services Librarian. The Part-Time Circulation Manager supervises student workers, assists with circulation tasks, answers reference questions, processes course reserves, and resolves overdue materials/fine issues with students. On occasion the person in this position may be needed to fill in for other shifts during the absence of various staff. This is a year-round position.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Works closely with the Public Services Librarian to ensure coordination on all aspects of circulation services and projects.
• Completes accessioning of newly acquired materials.
• Processes course reserves on a timely basis.
• Answers in-person and telephone reference questions.
• Supervises and delegates projects to student workers and ensures desk coverage as scheduled. Monitors substitute worker list.
• Assists patrons with sound equipment, computer, and printer/copier usage as appropriate.
• Resolves fines and overdue material issues.
• Assists in the training of new student workers, including bindery work training.
• Provides assistance with ILL delivery courier service.
• Organizes and retrieves materials in off-site storage.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.

 

Required Skills

• Strong customer service orientation, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Supervisory skills and demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Required Experience

• Undergraduate degree in music.
• Working knowledge of library principles and procedures.

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in an academic library.
• Experience working in the public services area of libraries.
• Knowledge of dance and theater arts.
• Reading knowledge of one or more European languages.