Circulation Desk Shift Supervisor, BiblioTemps (Westfield State University) (Westfield)
BiblioTemps® is an employment service of the Massachusetts Library System that provides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.
Title: Circulation Desk Shift Supervisor
Location: Ely Library, Westfield State University (Westfield, MA)
Position Type: Temporary
Start date: January 13, 2025
End date: May 9, 2025
Schedule: 15 hours per week; Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour
CORI: Required
General Statement of Duties:
Supervision of operations at the circulation desk of an academic library, including: opening the library; directing the work of student workers; managing the service desk; charging and renewing items for patrons; circulating materials; collecting and reporting statistics; reporting safety, security, or emergency situations to the University Police; monitoring use of library spaces and group study rooms; and following Ely Library and University policies and procedures. Other duties may be assigned by the Library Assistant III or Head of Access Services.
Supervision received: Reports to the Library Director.
Supervision exercised: Directs the work of student employees who officially report to a Library Assistant III.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• The ability to work diligently and independently without direct supervision
• Ability and willingness to foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere that is respectful of diversity
• Work in a team environment
• Responsibly and supportively supervise university student employees
• Ability to interact productively with patrons and adapt to serve their needs in a calm, respectful, and courteous manner
• Exercise judgment and leadership if/when responding to emergency situations
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Lift up to 40 lbs., and push/pull library carts full of books
Preferred Qualifications:
• Preferred applicants for these positions will have any combination of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience in the public service area of a library
• Experience using automated library systems
• Knowledge of LC call number system
• Experience supervising student and/or part-time employees
• Experience in a busy office environment or customer service setting
Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Massachusetts Library System (MLS) is an equal opportunity employer.
MLS is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, marital status, sex, physical or mental challenge, creed, religion, political affiliation, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.
Full/Part Time
Temporary
Education
BA/BS
Salary
$17.50 / hour
Closing Date
Closing Date December 9, 2024
How to Apply
Submit resume via our job board - https://www.bibliotemps.com/jobs
Contact with questions – bibliotemps@masslibsystem.org
Posted
2024-11-18