Circulation Supervisor

Libraries and Learning Resources (LLR) seeks a Circulation Supervisor to manage the Circulation/Reserve Desk, support Library operations, and ensure timely and effective service for patrons. This includes keeping the Circulation desk staffed during service hours, responding to requests or problems, working with student assistants to maintain the organization of print collections and the physical appearance of the library, assisting in collection development and reserves processing, and other projects as assigned. The Circulation Supervisor participates in Library committees and planning activities. Schedule is Sunday - Thursday, 11:0am - 7:00pm, with some changes during school breaks and summer. Supervision (50%) Supervise the Circulation Desk Hire, schedule and submit payroll for student assistants Coordinate training student assistantsAssign tasks to student assistants and supervise their workSupervise daily shelving of serials and books Access and Collections (40%) Assist in cataloging print and digital materialsParticipate in organizing, ordering and collecting books for Reserves, including physically placing books on reserve and sending deliveries to other librariesServe as backup for interlibrary loan requests Process print serialsInterpret library policies for patronsSupport Virtual Reference service Facilities (10%) Coordinate maintenance of physical appearance of library facilityCollaborate with other Library members in Library outreach activities Required A bachelor’s degreeExcellent communication skillsExcellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and meeting deadlinesAbility to be reliableAbility to work independently Desired Supervisory experienceCustomer service experienceLibrary experience or attending a graduate program in Library Science Physical Requirement Standing, sitting, manual dexterity, ability to move between offices and floors of buildingsAbility to meet deadlines and perform well under pressureAbility to be physically in attendance at designated worksite during scheduled work hoursNormal range of vision and hearing (with or without correction)Ability to lift up to 5-10 lbs. Apply Please attach a cover letter and a curriculum vitae/resume. Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution. About Us Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world's top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston's Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation. We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits that include a substantial contribution toward the cost of medical, vision, and dental insurance, generous time off, retirement and pension plans, and flexible work arrangements to support work/life balance for our employees while supporting the MCPHS strategic plan. MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.