Circulation Coordinator, Whitinsville Social Library (Northbridge)
The Town of Northbridge seeks candidates to fill a full-time Circulation Coordinator position at Whitinsville Social Library.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
· Organizes, directs, oversees, and participates in the operations of the Circulation Desk, including supervising and training all library staff assigned to the Circulation Desk.
· Perform duties at the circulation desk including charging and discharging books. Assists patrons; answers the phone; provides ready reference and readers’ advisory services; issues library cards.
· Resolves problems relating to the circulation of library materials including damaged, overdue, or missing items, and holds.
· Assists the Library Director and Youth Services Librarian with cataloging and processing new materials.
· Catalogs and maintains the museum pass, periodicals and hotspot collections.
· Supervises department staff in the areas of readers’ advisory services for adults, including book discussion groups.
· Assists in managing the circulating collection including weeding and selection.
· Manages statewide and out-of-state interlibrary loan.
· Attends and actively participates in library and local library network meetings as required or appropriate.
· Develops and maintains Homebound Delivery Program.
· Acts as a supervisor to library volunteers assigned to collection maintenance.
· Assists with the maintenance of the library’s webpage, discovery platform, event registration and museum pass reservation platforms, and social media accounts.
· Communicates with library staff and patrons via email, phone, and in-person.
· Performs all opening and closing procedures in absence of a Senior Library Assistant.
· Adheres to and enforces Library policies and patron privacy standards.
35 hours per week. Weekly schedule to include a minimum of one evening/week, plus a minimum of one Saturday per month, year-round.
Grade 7, non-exempt. Includes benefits.
Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree. Three to five years of progressively responsible library experience including supervisory experience.
· Professional working knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of contemporary public library operations, methods, and procedures. Complete familiarity with automated library systems and related applications.
· Knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, forms, and equipment.
· Computer knowledge including Google Workspace, ILS, and library databases and apps.
· Able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
· Great social, interpersonal, and communication skills. Has proactive problem-solving skills.
Preferred qualifications:
· Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited program.
· Knowledge of Evergreen ILS, Assabet Interactive, Aspen Discovery, Wordpress, Beanstack, Clio, ComCat, Canva, and Libby.
· Experience working with the public at a library Circulation Desk.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
BA/BS
Salary
$27.87 / hourClosing Date
How to Apply
To be considered for this position submit a cover letter and resume to the Library Director, Rebecca Sasseville via email at rsasseville@cwmars.org. Accepting applications through Wednesday August 5, 2026.
Town of Northbridge requires a CORI check, pre-employment physical, and drug test before employment.
Posted
2026-07-13 | Quick link to this job