Thursday, December 27, 2012

Circulation Supervisor - Edgartown Public Library

Circulation Supervisor - Edgartown Public Library (Edgartown, MA) a small public library, located on the Island of Martha's Vineyard is accepting applications for a full-time Circulation Supervisor. The Circulation Supervisor oversees all aspects of circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan, delivery and consortial resource sharing, reporting to the Library Director and working closely with the staff to ensure the provision of outstanding public services Edgartown Public Library seeks a collaborative, innovative and patron-centered librarian. The candidate must have a strong commitment to public service and a vision for services to meet the changing needs of our users. The Circulation Supervisor is responsible for the daily management of a small community library, including providing peerless customer service to patrons, fiscal recordkeeping, organizational skills, and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. This position requires frequent multi-tasking. The Circulation Supervisor generates and analyzes statistics on the use of collections and facilities, and seeks ways to improve delivery methods and workflows to meet changing user needs and emerging technologies. In addition, the Circulation Supervisor supervises, trains, and schedules Library Assistants and Volunteers. Applicants must have a broad knowledge of the principles of library science and their application. A Master's Degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited) is desirable. This position includes some evenings and Saturdays, and involves occasional travel to represent the library at professional meetings. This position is fully benefited and overtime exempt. Application review will begin on January 14, 2012. Please submit employment application, cover letter, resume, and references via email to: Jill Dugas Hughes, Library Director, edgartownlibraryhr@gmail.com. The Town of Edgartown is an Equal Opportunity Employer.