Job Description
Applications are now being accepted in the office of the Library Director, North Kingstown Free Library, 100 Boone Street, North Kingstown, RI or via email to rbrennan@nklibrary.org for the following position:
LIBRARY ASSOCIATE (16) LIBRARY
CIRCULATION SUPERVISOR
Responsibilities: Performs all circulation duties of lower ranking staff plus additional responsibilities which include the following:
Serves as supervisor for Circulation functions under the guidance of a professional librarian.
Assigns duties involving specialized knowledge combined with training, supervising and participating in the work itself.
Develops library procedures designed to simplify and expedite work flow.
Evaluates and analyzes work processes.
Mediates patron claims and disputes.
Follows up on overdue library material by letter and telephone calls to patrons.
Maintains Ocean State Libraries (OSL) patron database records.
Chairs regular circulation staff meetings.
Meets regularly with supervisors to discuss the ongoing planning and development of circulation service.
Serves on the OSL Circulation Heads Committee.
Other
May be asked to perform public service duties at one or more service locations.
Performs library opening and closing duties.
Experience and Training: College degree preferred. A minimum of 5 years experience in library Circulation service with demonstrated ability in the use of Windows-based word processing, spreadsheet, and calendar programs and demonstrated proficiency in seeing a project through to completion; in exercising management and judgment skills; and in providing good customer service.
Physical Demands: The individual must have the physical capacity to work at a library service counter for extended periods and perform some light lifting duties that relate to general library functions.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Includes evenings and weekend hours
Salary: Starting at $36,183 plus benefits
APPLICATION PERIOD CLOSES MONDAY, JANUARY 3, 2021
Please submit resume & cover letter to Ryan Brennan, Library Director via email at rbrennan@nklibrary.org.
Ryan Brennan
Library Director
EOE
The Community
The people of North Kingstown, RI enjoy a tremendous scope of recreational opportunities. They have vibrant sports fields to quiet neighborhood parks, from museums to nature preserves, and from golf to beaches, boating and fishing on Narragansett Bay. No matter what your age, abilities, or inclinations, North Kingstown possesses public recreation facilities to revive your body and refresh your...spirit.
Website
nklibrary.org
HR Info
rbrennan@nklibrary.org