*Librarian Assistant 1 / Head of Circulation* Interested candidates should submit an official application, resume and letter of interest by to Eric Smith, Director, at the Mason County District Library. Official applications can be found at http://www.masoncounty.lib.mi.us/employment-app/ *Pay range: *$15.55 per hour. *Supervisor: *Library Director. *Status:* Non-Exempt. *Location:* Primarily Ludington Branch. *Summary:* The Head of Circulation will oversee daily operations of the Ludington branch of the Mason County District Library, as well as directing, planning and implementing policy for both branches of the Mason County District Library. This person will perform all library functions, as well as manage a small staff. *Essential Functions:* · Provides direct public service at the circulation desk, including reference interviews, reader’s advisory, technical support, policy explanation and enforcement, volunteer coordination, and meeting room scheduling. · Oversees technical service and interlibrary loan department, including supply management and budgeting. · As a member of the library management team, provides leadership to and supervises circulation, tech service and MeL staff, including training, regular staff meetings, and assisting in hiring and evaluation. Delegates duties to staff and establishes strong coordination to achieve departmental goals. · Serves as the authority on automation issues; performs maintenance and repair on circulation equipment. · Maintains circulation workflows, including shelving, over dues and collections. · Maintains patron database, including updating and new patron registration. · Participates in short and long-range planning; recommends policy and establishes procedures; develops action plans; leads local planning efforts of new or expanded facilities. Gathers staff input for the purpose of establishing department goals that correlate to MCDL mission statement. · Coordinates and supervises the work of staff; participates on interview teams and helps select staff; provides training in branch operations; assigns tasks; monitors, evaluates, and provides feedback on work performance; plans and conducts staff meetings; oversees the preparation of work schedules; verifies and approves timesheets on a bi-weekly basis. · Participates in the selection and ordering of materials in accordance with materials budget for the Library's collection based on patron interests, statistical reports and information needs. Oversees the maintenance of the collection including the shifting of books, weeding and discarding of materials, displaying of new or seasonal materials and reviewing donated materials. · Supervises the maintenance and upkeep of the building and grounds, furniture, and equipment, by communicating budget and facility needs with library director and providing assistance or taking responsibility as needed. · Oversees the recording and submission of appropriate statistics. · Oversees the counting and recording of monies taken in and ensures the balancing of the cash drawer daily. · May provide technical support and assistance to Library staff and patrons in the use of computer and other library equipment; performs routine maintenance and basic troubleshooting tasks. Effectively facilitates access to MCDL's digital collection by providing demonstrations of and assistance with multiple format eReader devices. · Represents MCDL professionally and in the community. May write and submit local grants. · Performs other duties as assigned by Library Director and/or Assistant Director. *Requirements:* · Bachelor’s degree required, MLS preferred. · Ability to travel between work locations and related places of business as needed. · Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the principles, methods and practices of public library operations. The incumbent is also required to have comprehensive knowledge of the policies and procedures of Mason County District Library. · Considerable knowledge of available circulating materials and basic reference sources. · Demonstrated knowledge of public library computer hardware and software applications. · Demonstrated management and leadership skills necessary to plan and administer the services of a library. · Ability to work under general supervision with latitude in exercising independent judgment and discretion subject to Library policies and procedures and professional practices. · Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to work with a wide variety of individuals and establish effective working relationships with local government officials, civic leaders, community group leaders, Library patrons and personnel. · Analytical ability to research information; maintains statistical records and summarizes findings in a written document. · Visual acuity and physical skills necessary to retrieve library materials from shelves and storage areas, maintain library materials and operate equipment. The incumbent is required to have the physical ability to push/pull fully loaded book carts and lift/carry materials weighing up to 40 pounds. · Hearing ability to answer telephone and patron inquiries. · Computer skills necessary to effectively utilize word processing and spreadsheet computer software applications and Internet services. The above job description is not all inclusive. The incumbent might be tasked to other duties as need arises.