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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  / hour

Closing 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