Recruiter/Contact: Fern Smenyak, Director of Human Resources, P.O. Box 5106, 100 Pocono Rd., Brookfield, CT 06804; email: fsmenyak@brookfieldct.gov; Fax: 203-775-4068.
Annual Salary: $44,000 – $47,000 based on experience, Non-Union
Work Week: 35 hours per week
Job Description:
The Circulation Supervisor will be responsible for a variety of
circulation and patron assistance duties, oversees circulation staff,
and is responsible for lending and retrieving library materials. Works
under the direction of the Assistant Library Director. Perform a variety
of circulation desk duties relating to books and other materials; check
materials in and out; register customers; collect and process fines;
check and mail bills for lost items to customers; enter reserves and
notify customers when materials are available; provide information and
assistance to patrons to the extent of authority. Communicate and
enforce rules, regulations, and library policies, and to meet the public
with tact and courtesy. Train, supervise, and schedule staff and
volunteers assigned to the Circulation Department. Communicate with the
Assistant Library Director regarding the operations of the Circulation
Department, and make recommendations in matters of circulation policy
and procedure. Perform other related duties as required. Serve on
Library Leadership Team. Maintain a welcoming and friendly environment
throughout the library. Perform other duties as required or requested.
A full job description is available in online HERE. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department or submitted online via Brookfield’s Town Website, www.brookfieldct.gov. Applications/Resumes will be received until 06/22/22. The Town of Brookfield is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required: Excellent
organizational skills. Ability to multitask and complete multiple
projects on-time and within budget. Proficiency with office equipment,
MS Office Suite, and an integrated library system (Evergreen preferred.)
Ability to interact professionally with multiple levels of the general
public, Town Officials and Town Employees. Significant combination of
understanding of modern library objectives, knowledge of library
materials and equipment, initiative, good judgment, accuracy,
flexibility. Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and
directions. Ability to identify and problem solve with minimal
direction. Ability to function within the scope of Town and Library
policies, procedures and practices.
Education Required:
Bachelor’s Degree in liberal arts or business-related field required. A
minimum of three (3) years’ relevant experience in a Circulations
and/or Librarian capacity. Minimum of one (1) year of supervisory
experience required.
Physical Demands: Please see the full job description.
