Head of Circulation Services, Hopkinton Public Library, Hopkinton, MA
Posted November 28, 2022
Description:
The Head of Circulation and Technical Services is responsible for the development, planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating of activities, operations, and expenditures of the Circulation and Technical Services Divisions. This individual will also be responsible for the supervision and evaluation of staff, programs and policies relating to Circulation services and cataloging operations.
Full-time
Salary: $33.89 – $40.67 / hour
Knowledge, Ability, and Skills:
- Knowledge of library policies and procedures, including automated circulation systems and information technology; knowledge of reference sources and the organization and management of library reference operations.
- Ability to interact tactfully and professionally with library patrons and staff
- Ability to learn computer operations and related library databases; ability to troubleshoot computers and other library equipment.
- Management, planning and supervisory skills, including the ability to function well as part of a management team that supports the overall goals of the library, as formulated by the Trustees, Town Manager, and the Director.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program; two (2) to five (5) years progressively responsible experience with a primary focus on Circulation; cataloging; knowledge of automated library systems, experience with Evergreen preferred, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
To Apply:
To be considered for this position, please submit the required Application for Employment, (https://groups.google.com/a/hopkintonma.gov/g/jobs), cover letter and resume no later than 4:00 pm, Monday, December 19, 2022 to [email protected]. Individuals who may need accommodation in order to participate in the process are welcome and should contact HR. Applications will also be accepted via drop off or mailed to: Town Hall, Human Resources Department, 18 Main Street, Hopkinton, MA 01748.
Closes December 19, 2022 4pm.