The Canton Public Library, a municipal
department of the Town of Canton, is seeking a Public Services Manager.
This recently-renamed position is responsible for the coordination of
circulation functions and overseeing user experience within the library.
Duties of the position include but are not limited to: training and supervising circulation staff and pages; regular shifts at Circulation and/or Reference desks; resolving patron problems related to circulation; collecting and maintaining records and statistics; participating in planning programming for adults.
The successful candidate will have: excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; extensive customer service experience; ability to communicate clearly and effectively; proficient computer skills and the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technology; and excellent time-management skills.
Qualified applicants must possess a bachelor’s degree and at least three years of working experience in a public or academic library setting. Experience with III’s Sierra ILS is a plus.
The position is full-time, 35 hours per week and will include at least one evening per week and Saturdays in rotation. The annual salary range is $55,000-$61,000 depending on experience, with a full municipal benefits package.
To apply, send a completed Town of Canton employment application, resume, and cover letter to: Robert Skinner, Chief Administrative Officer, Town of Canton, PO Box 168, 4 Market Street, Collinsville, CT 06022; or email: employment@townofcantonct.org. Employment applications and a full job description are available at Canton Town Hall, at the Canton Public Library, and online at www.townofcantonct.org. Applications must be received by 12:00 noon on Friday, December 22. EOE.
