Highlights

This includes keeping the Circulation desk staffed during service hours, responding to requests or problems, working with student assistants to maintain the organization of print collections and the physical appearance of the library, assisting in collection development and reserves processing, and other projects as assigned. Libraries and Learning Resources (LLR) seeks a Circulation Supervisor to manage the Circulation/Reserve Desk, support Library operations, and ensure timely and effective service for patrons.

Numbers & Facts

LocationBoston, MA

Description

Libraries and Learning Resources (LLR) seeks a Circulation Supervisor to manage the Circulation/Reserve Desk, support Library operations, and ensure timely and effective service for patrons. This includes keeping the Circulation desk staffed during service hours, responding to requests or problems, working with student assistants to maintain the organization of print collections and the physical appearance of the library, assisting in collection development and reserves processing, and other projects as assigned. The Circulation Supervisor participates in Library committees and planning activities. Schedule is Sunday - Thursday, 11:0am - 7:00pm, with some changes during school breaks and summer.

Supervision (50%)

  • Supervise the Circulation Desk
  • Hire, schedule and submit payroll for student assistants
  • Coordinate training student assistants
  • Assign tasks to student assistants and supervise their work
  • Supervise daily shelving of serials and books

Access and Collections (40%)

  • Assist in cataloging print and digital materials
  • Participate in organizing, ordering and collecting books for Reserves, including physically placing books on reserve and sending deliveries to other libraries
  • Serve as backup for interlibrary loan requests
  • Process print serials
  • Interpret library policies for patrons
  • Support Virtual Reference service

Facilities (10%)

  • Coordinate maintenance of physical appearance of library facility
  • Collaborate with other Library members in Library outreach activities

Similar Jobs