Head of Circulation, Haverhill Public Library (Haverhill)

Job description

Head of Circulation, Haverhill Public Library (Haverhill)

Job Summary

Responsible for the operation of all aspects of theCirculation Department of a busy public library, includingstaff supervision, collection development, circulationservices, and budget oversight. In coordination withthe Management Team, plans and manages circulationtechnology upgrades and policies, including the introductionof new procedures.

Supervision Received

Works under the supervision of the Library Director andAssistant Director

Supervision Exercised

Supervises professional and support staff in theCirculation Services Department; oversees volunteers andpages assigned to the department; acts as de facto managerin absence of director and assistant director, supervisesall subordinate staff when appropriate

Qualifications

Qualifications and Knowledge

1. Knowledge of print and electronicresources

2. Interest in and familiarity withmobile technologies and their use in delivering services

3. Knowledge of library trends andbest practices

4. Ability to meet peopleeasily and get along well with others

5. Ability to express one’self clearly, concisely, and pleasantly in the Englishlanguage in person, orally, and in writing

6. Ability to learn new skillsquickly

7. Ability to work with MS Officeproducts, both for internal library use and for patroninstruction

8. Ability to use new technologies,mobile devices, and social networking tools to communicatewith library customers and colleagues

9. Ability to manage situations in abusy, service-oriented environment with tact, courtesy,initiative, resourcefulness, and good judgment

10. Ability to work cooperatively as a teammember

11. Ability to work independently with minimalsupervision

12. Ability to use, or quickly learn, ILS andfacilitate staff and public use of the ILS/catalog

Minimum Qualifications

1. Master of Library Science Degreefrom an ALA-accredited institution, will consider ongoingwork towards a graduate degree and combined experience

2. Three to five years experienceina public library administrative position, preferablyCirculation Services, managing both MLS and paraprofessionalstaff

3. Demonstrated facility andexperience with the Internet, electronic databases,Microsoft Office products, and integrated library systems

4. Demonstrated facility and/orexperience working with the public in a diverse urbanenvironment

5. Working knowledge of Spanish is aplus

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to bend, stoop, squat, and reach.Must be able to push or pull a cart of librarymaterials, to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds, and touse a two-step footstool

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$70,212.64- $83,018.30/year

Salary Notes

Steps on City pay scale, starting step depends on experience

Closing Date

Priority given to applications received by October 2, 2026

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Worksite address

haverhill, MA, 01832, US

Who can apply

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