CIRCULATION SUPERVISOR
HENIKA DISTRICT LIBRARY

Do you love talking to people?  Do you get a thrill out of helping someone find what they are looking for?  Are you an avid reader or movie enthusiast who shares your favorites with anyone who will listen?  Does a small town atmosphere where everyone greets each other by name sound homey and inviting to you?  If you answered yes to any of these questions, Henika District Library is looking for you!

SCHEDULE:  Full time, including at least one night a week and Saturdays as scheduled, with benefits

STARTING SALARY:  $35,000, DOE

DUTIES:

Circulation

• Serves the public at the Circulation Desk by checking in and out library materials and issuing/updating library cards.
• Ensures circulation policies and procedures are followed for the proper handling of patrons and materials records for an accurate library database.
• Searches shelves for requests, retrieves items requested, and routes items appropriately for patrons in person or through inter-library loan requests.
• Contacts patrons or other libraries as necessary.
• Provides informal reader’s advisory services and directional information to the public.
• Provides information to patrons regarding the library’s circulation policies, procedures and refers issues to management as appropriate.
• Enters new items into the integrated system database and prepares them for processing by circulation assistants.
• Completes documentation for original cataloging at Cooperative Cataloging Centers for new items not already in the Cooperative database.
• Manages the inventory of office and processing supplies.
• Counts and balances monies received through library transactions and prepares bank deposit.
• Familiarizes self with general library policies and enforces them as necessary.
• Attends conferences and continuing education workshops relevant to the position.
• Compiles circulation and programming statistics for monthly board meetings.
• Assists in maintaining the library website, social media sites, and information posted in various formats around the library (i.e., displays, posters, power point slide show, etc.).
• Other duties as assigned by director.

Adult Services

• Purchases adult materials including DVDs, Audio Books, Fiction, Inspirational Fiction, and Nonfiction Collections.
• Responsible for collection maintenance duties of adult materials, including weeding of collections.
• Plans and assists with adult programming events.

In addition to specific duties listed above, Henika District Library employees are expected to represent the characteristics embodied in the mission and vision of the library.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree required, MLS/MLIS preferred.
• Related experience working a clerical, retail, or library position may be substituted for education.
• Experience working in a library preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and web design software.
• Basic mathematical skills necessary for routine calculations.
• Ability to work with general supervision and adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with staff and patrons in an effective and courteous manner.
• Skills necessary to effectively provide leadership and guidance to staff.
• Ability to retrieve library materials from shelves upon patron or staff request.
• Ability to answer both telephone and in-person customer inquiries effectively.
• Ability to push/pull fully loaded book cards, retrieve or place materials above shoulder or below knee level, and transport materials and delivery bags weighing up to 40 pounds, with reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to operate a variety of equipment including cash register, fax, and copy machines.
• Valid driver’s license and available transportation for travel to workshops and library-related meetings.

TIMELINE:

Resumes Accepted Until:  Friday, Aug. 17^th for priority consideration
Interviews:  Week of Aug. 20^th
Offer Made:  Monday, Aug. 27^th
Anticipated Start Date:  Monday, Sept. 10^th

Position Open Until Filled

TO APPLY:  Please send your cover letter, resume, and completed Employment Application to wayng@henikalibrary.org.

Nicole Gray

Director

Henika District Library (AW)

149 S. Main St.

Wayland, MI  49348

269-792-2891