[Michlib-l] Job posting - Head of Circulation (part time)

[Eric Smith]

*Librarian Assistant 1 / Head of Circulation*

Interested candidates should submit an official application, resume and
letter of interest by to Eric Smith, Director, at the Mason County District
Library.

Official applications can be found at
http://www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us/employment-app/

*Pay range:  *$15.55 per hour.

*Supervisor:  *Library Director.

*Status:*  Non-Exempt.

*Location:*  Primarily Ludington Branch.

*Summary:*  The Head of Circulation will oversee daily operations of the
Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library, as well as
directing, planning and implementing policy for both branches of the Mason
County District Library.  This person will perform all library functions,
as well as manage a small staff.

*Essential Functions:*

·         Provides direct public service at the circulation desk, including
reference interviews, reader’s advisory, technical support, policy
explanation and enforcement, volunteer coordination, and meeting room
scheduling.

·         Oversees technical service and interlibrary loan department,
including supply management and budgeting.

·         As a member of the library management team, provides leadership
to and supervises circulation, tech service and MeL staff, including
training, regular staff meetings, and assisting in hiring and
evaluation.  Delegates
duties to staff and establishes strong coordination to achieve departmental
goals.

·         Serves as the authority on automation issues; performs
maintenance and repair on circulation equipment.

·         Maintains circulation workflows, including shelving, over dues
and collections.

·         Maintains patron database, including updating and new patron
registration.

·         Participates in short and long-range planning; recommends policy
and establishes procedures; develops action plans; leads local planning
efforts of new or expanded facilities. Gathers staff input for the purpose
of establishing department goals that correlate to MCDL mission statement.

·         Coordinates and supervises the work of staff; participates on
interview teams and helps select staff; provides training in branch
operations; assigns tasks; monitors, evaluates, and provides feedback on
work performance; plans and conducts staff meetings; oversees the
preparation of work schedules; verifies and approves timesheets on a
bi-weekly basis.

·         Participates in the selection and ordering of materials in
accordance with materials budget for the Library's collection based on
patron interests, statistical reports and information needs. Oversees the
maintenance of the collection including the shifting of books, weeding and
discarding of materials, displaying of new or seasonal materials and
reviewing donated materials.

·         Supervises the maintenance and upkeep of the building and
grounds, furniture, and equipment, by communicating budget and facility
needs with library director and providing assistance or taking
responsibility as needed.

·         Oversees the recording and submission of appropriate statistics.

·         Oversees the counting and recording of monies taken in and
ensures the balancing of the cash drawer daily.

·         May provide technical support and assistance to Library staff and
patrons in the use of computer and other library equipment; performs
routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting tasks. Effectively
facilitates access to MCDL's digital collection by providing demonstrations
of and assistance with multiple format eReader devices.

·         Represents MCDL professionally and in the community.  May write
and submit local grants.

·         Performs other duties as assigned by Library Director and/or
Assistant Director.

*Requirements:*

·         Bachelor’s degree required, MLS preferred.

·         Ability to travel between work locations and related places of
business as needed.

·         Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles,
methods and practices of public library operations. The incumbent is also
required to have comprehensive knowledge of the policies and procedures of
Mason County District Library.

·         Considerable knowledge of available circulating materials and
basic reference sources.

·         Demonstrated knowledge of public library computer hardware and
software applications.

·         Demonstrated management and leadership skills necessary to plan
and administer the services of a library.

·         Ability to work under general supervision with latitude in
exercising independent judgment and discretion subject to Library policies
and procedures and professional practices.

·         Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work with a
wide variety of individuals and establish effective working relationships
with local government officials, civic leaders, community group leaders,
Library patrons and personnel.

·         Analytical ability to research information; maintains statistical
records and summarizes findings in a written document.

·         Visual acuity and physical skills necessary to retrieve library
materials from shelves and storage areas, maintain library materials and
operate equipment. The incumbent is required to have the physical ability
to push/pull fully loaded book carts and lift/carry materials weighing up
to 40 pounds.

·         Hearing ability to answer telephone and patron inquiries.

·         Computer skills necessary to effectively utilize word processing
and spreadsheet computer software applications and Internet services.



The above job description is not all inclusive.  The incumbent might be
tasked to other duties as need arises.
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