TITLE: Circulation Services Manager
SALARY: $46,332
LOCATION: Texarkana Public Library
CONTACT: Olivia Poulton, Director
director@txklibrary.org
903-794-2149
DESCRIPTION:
Manages and oversees all Circulation services and staff. Performs a variety of major and varied tasks in circulating and processing library materials. Works in close contact with the public in providing library services. Works under the Library Director with a high degree of independent judgment and initiative within a framework of established general policies.
Open until filled.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Administers, plans, and coordinates all functions of the Circulation Services department.
· Interviews, trains, schedules, supervises, and evaluates Circulation staff and volunteers.
· Participates in library planning and decision making, budget planning and long range goals as requested by Director.
· Recommends appropriate changes, policies, and methods to improve circulation procedures to the Director. Composes and processes correspondence.
· Performs routine circulation tasks such as registering and updating files of patrons, checking in and out library materials, inspecting returned materials for damage, accepting payment for bills and fines using credit card machine and cash register.
· Oversees the cash register transactions, complying with cash handling procedures.
· Maintains departmental records, forms, reports, and files. Monitors office supplies.
· Provides Interlibrary Loan services using OCLC and Texas Group Catalog and maintains all ILL records and statistics.
· Collects and collates data for use in Arkansas and Texas state annual state reports.
· Reserves and schedules the David Nelson Meeting room for library and public functions.
· Monitors the behavior and conduct of library patrons to ensure an atmosphere conducive to use of library facilities for all patrons, and handles problems as they occur in conjunction with library security officer.
· Resolves problems related to the circulation of library materials.
· Helps troubleshoot computer and printing problems with public computers and fax.
· Assigns shelf reading to maintain materials in proper order on shelves.
· Assists patrons in the selection of library materials and provides reference guidance.
· Answers telephone calls and provides directional and procedural information or otherwise assists or refers patrons as appropriate.
· Oversees Outreach of materials and movies delivered to nursing homes and day care centers.
· Conducts tours of the library facilities for various educational or civic groups and interested individuals.
· Oversees opening and closing procedures of the library building and is responsible for book drop schedule when the library is closed.
· Ensures that staff maintains confidentiality of patron records
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Bachelor's degree, or high school diploma, with one (1) to two (2) years of post-secondary education or training in library science, liberal arts, education, or a related field.
Experience: Three years of office or library experience, supervisory experience, and customer service.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Valid state driver's license or ability to obtain one.
· Keyboarding with a high degree of accuracy.
· Requires working at least one (1) evening per week and one (1) Saturday per month.
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Joshua Oden
Head of Technical Services
Texarkana Public Library
Texarkana TX
903/794-2149 110
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