POSITION: Assistant
Circulation Supervisor
WORK SCHEDULE: 40 Hours per week
Sunday through Thursday, 2:00 p.m.
to 11 p.m.
GRADE: 30
DEPARTMENT: Library
REPORTS TO: Circulation Supervisor
JOB FUNCTION: The Assistant Circulation Supervisor assists
the Circulation Supervisor with the circulation and stack maintenance of the
Library’s collections, course reserves and interlibrary loans. During evening, weekends, and the absence of
the Circulation Supervisor, the Assistant Circulation Supervisor assumes
responsibility for the operations of the Circulation Department.
The operation and supervision of the library is a
collaborative process involving consultation.
This is particularly true of those operations in direct contact with the
public.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1.
Manages the
Circulation Department during evenings and weekends, including but not limited
to the communication and interpretation of library policies and procedures to
all users. Oversees all matters related to
circulation and material recall, including response to queries and resolution
of circulation problems and concerns for staff and users.
2.
Assists with
daily interlibrary loan, course reserve, and stack maintenance operations.
3.
Perform duties
associated with the circulation of library materials.
4.
With the
Circulation Supervisor is responsible for building safety. Provides initial response, coordination or
reporting of situation as appropriate.
5.
Under the
supervision of the Circulation Supervisor, assists with training, development,
and evaluation of department personnel and student assistants.
6.
Supervises
assigned student assistants and circulation assistants on evenings and
weekends.
7.
Answers and
refers (as appropriate) inquiries and requests.
8.
Monitors
equipment and resolve or report maintenance issues (e.g. photocopiers,
printers).
NON-ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS:
1.
Assists patrons
in the use of information resources when necessary.
2. May be assigned by the Director, appropriately related
special duties deemed necessary and important to the functioning of the
Library.
3.
Performs other
duties as assigned.
REQUIRED SKILLS, EXPEREINCE
AND TRAINING:
1.
Bachelor’s degree
preferred. Training and supervisory
experience preferred.
2.
Library
experience preferred. Understanding / appreciation
of the academic enterprise.
3.
Ability to train
and supervise in routine matters of policy and procedure
4.
Well-developed
interpersonal skills. Ability to get
along with diverse personalities and work with the public. Tactful, mature.
5.
Analytical,
numerical and reasoning abilities.
6.
Good
communication skills with ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing.
7.
Basic keyboard
and computer skills.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Typical office working conditions
INTERESTED
CANDIDATES SHOULD COMPLETE A COVER LETTER AND RESUME AND EMAIL IT TO hrjobs@kings.edu.