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Sunday Library Supervisor, Turner Free Library, Randolph, MA

Position Title: Sunday Library Supervisor

Library: Turner Free Library, Randolph, MA

Start: September 2023

End: May 2024

# of Hours per Week: 4.5 (alternating Sundays)

Salary: $30/hour

Description:

The Turner Free Library is seeking welcoming, customer service oriented candidates to supervise the library on Sundays from 12:30-5pm from September 2023 through May 2024. The Sunday Library Supervisor will work with a high degree of independence and will need to exercise considerable judgment, develop rapport with library patrons, effectively and diplomatically resolve issues and complaints, and supervise and support library staff. 

Additional, non-Sunday hours will be offered to the Sunday Library Supervisor on an on call, per diem basis. 

This is a non-benefitted, temporary position. 

Essential Job Functions:

  • Provides exemplary customer service to patrons from a large array of national, lingual, and cultural backgrounds; routinely addressing complaints and effectively resolving complications
  • Sound judgment and strong problem-solving skills; flexibility and adaptability in stressful situations and times of change
  • Provides staff supervision on Sunday afternoons
  • Provides circulation desk coverage in both the adult and children’s departments, with tasks including but not limited to: answering phones, checking patron materials in and out, completing hold lists, straightening shelves, conducting readers advisory, providing computer assistance and troubleshooting, issuing and replacing library cards, assisting with reserves, aiding with materials processing, collecting fines, preparing and sending overdue notices

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma required. A Master’s Degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school is preferred 
  • Computer proficiency required. Candidates should be proficient to advanced in the use of common office applications and familiar with digital library resources (i.e. Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy, Mango Languages, NoveList, etc)
  • Multilingual applicants are encouraged to apply

Special Requirements: 

Work is performed under typical public library conditions, but there is some moderate to heavy lifting of books and other materials. 

To Apply:

Please email resume and cover letter to Library Director, Sharon Parrington Wright at [email protected]. The Library will be accepting resumes until the position is filled; priority will be given to applications received by 9/2/23. Resumes will be reviewed, and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.  

The Town of Randolph is proud to be home to a very diverse population and we value the culture and background of all people.  We realize the importance of a workforce that is welcoming and inclusive and that treats each resident, business owner, visitor and town employee fairly and with dignity.

The Town of Randolph is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Town of Randolph does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnic identity, sex, gender identity, disability, handicap, age, religion, or sexual orientation. The Town of Randolph does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threats, bullying, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their ability or freedom to apply for and work in positions in the Town of Randolph.