Library Circulation Supervisor
Sno-Isle Libraries is recruiting for a Library Circulation Supervisor!
Working at Sno-Isle Libraries
Public libraries are more useful—and exciting—than ever. Embark on a meaningful journey where your passion for learning, commitment to public service, and love for literature converge. Plus, you'll have access to all you can read books.
Every day is an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of over 800,000 residents across two counties. Your journey towards professional growth and community connection starts here! Our libraries are the gateway to things yet unimagined, and we want you to help create that experience for future generations.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, ensuring equitable access to opportunities for both personal and professional development. Join us in creating a library experience for our diverse communities, where your contributions play a pivotal role in building a more inclusive and connected future for everyone.
About the Opportunity
The Edmonds Library Circulation Supervisor position will supervise the library’s circulation and page staff to provide effective and efficient operations, as well as library services, spaces, and resources that are representative of diverse cultures and perspectives, intentionally inclusive, and accessible to everyone.
The successful candidate will help manage library operations focused on customer service and circulation, collaborate with the library’s supervisory team, and be an active person in charge. This position will work 40 hours per week. The successful candidate may be required to adapt to future schedule and location changes depending on library needs.
Job Location: Edmonds, WA
Essential Functions
Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
- Oversee assigned staff in providing effective and efficient service to customers of the community library; maintains department desk schedule and employee's monthly schedule.
- Perform circulation tasks such as charging and issuing materials to customers using the integrated library computer system; receiving and processing returned materials; returning materials to circulating collections or other appropriate location; supporting the circulation front desk, and providing information to customers on circulation policies and procedures.
- Provide effective direction to assigned staff including managing and supervising department staff; interviewing and selecting staff, monitoring and evaluating job performance; training and development.
- Respond to building and customer issues to include assuring the proper operation of the community library as well as resolving customer inquiries and complaints related to circulation services.
- Recommend and develop library procedures and process improvements.
- Serve as part of management team helping with planning and problem-solving service issues at the community library.
- Receive and account for cash from fees and copier charges.
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position can be acquired by a combination of experience and education including:
- Associate's degree in a related field preferred.
- Three years’ customer service or other related experience required, some of which must have been in a library.
- Supervisory or management experience required.
Benefits and Compensation
Pay Range: $6,428.93 - $8.872.93 monthly
Benefits: All Sno-Isle Libraries employees are eligible for sick leave, vacation leave, paid holidays, dental coverage, an employee assistance program, and an employer-paid ORCA Passport card. Employees working 20 or more hours per week also receive additional benefits such as medical and vision coverage, retirement savings, life insurance, and flexible healthcare and daycare spending accounts. For more information about these benefits, visit our employment webpage at sno-isle.org/employment.
How to Apply
Job posting closing date: December 20, 2024 - 9:59 p.m.
Apply online: https://www.sno-isle.org/employment/
Sno-Isle Libraries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.