The Rochester Public Library District has an opening for a Circulation Manager. This full time position requires days, nights and weekend shifts. Library supervisory experience is required. A College Degree or LTA is preferred. Please send your resume to: [email protected]. Job Description Title: Circulation Manager Title of Supervisor: Library Director JOB SUMMARY: Under limited supervision, the Circulation Supervisor is responsible for supervising the circulation staff, and volunteers. JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary Duties: • Manages and performs circulation responsibilities. • Implements circulation standard operating procedures and system policies. Assures that circulation operations are consistent with RPLD policies, procedures, philosophies and objectives. • Maintains routine communication and coordination with the Library Director. • Creates and coordinates work schedules. This includes finding replacements for vacation and sick leave. • Assists in the interview for all circulation candidates and assists with the training of new hires. • Assists performance evaluations of assigned staff, writes formal evaluations, reviews with staff, clarifies performance expectations, and initiates appropriate corrective action as required. • Prepares monthly Circulation Report • Manages OCLC/Illinet Requests • Maintains patron database • Assists with newsletter – supervises preparation for mailing • Assists with webpage design and updates • Assists with system database stats and reports Secondary Duties: • Performs basic reference/readers advisory functions. • Trains, schedules and supervises Library’s volunteers • Assists with various library programs/events • Attends continuing education opportunities • May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: • College Degree or LTA preferred • Library supervisory experience required • Thorough knowledge of services, programs and materials available throughout a public library. • The ability to remain positive in stressful situations • Effectively listen to other employees and patrons as part of understanding their needs and concerns. • Manage several projects at once and adapt to changing needs. • Use diplomacy and tact to establish and maintain positive relationships with employees, patrons and vendors. • Manage time to maximize productivity. • The use of computer software and hardware, databases and the Internet. • Developing and implementing systems that are multifaceted and require attention to detail to meet system requirements and to produce efficient operations. • Developing and training assigned staff. • Effectively resolving complaints from and dealing with unruly patrons. • Participating with a team oriented approach to operations/functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • Primarily sedentary work, but also requires standing, walking, stooping or crouching, kneeling, crawling, balancing, reaching, pushing, grasping, hearing and talking • Requires the ability to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects • Requires clarity of vision at 20 inches or less with the ability to adjust the eye to bring objects into sharp focus as well as clarity of vision at 20 or more feet. Must also be able to identify and distinguish colors This job description or certain job functions described herein may be subject to modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Adopted: July 2012
Posted on: Wed, 16 Jul 2014 16:08:15 +0000
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