Circulation Manager

Under the direction of the Branch Manager, the Circulation Manager supervises the staff and functions of the circulation desk, provides general reference and information services to the public, works regularly scheduled shifts, and serves as a lead. This position also develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates library programming for adults of all ages. The Circulation Manager works under general supervision with considerable latitude in exercising independent judgment and discretion subject to library policies, procedures, and professional standards. This position must be flexible to assume additional responsibilities. The Circulation Manager must be able to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.

Benefits we provide:

• Starting salary of $33,000 per/year
• Work schedule: 37 hours per week
• Generous paid time off
• Low-cost group health and dental insurance for full-time employees
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program

About Us:

Our mission at Montgomery County-Norristown Public Library (MC-NPL) is to be a gateway to lifelong learning by providing convenient access to resources that inform, educate, entertain, and enrich people’s lives. MC-NPL has been fulfilling our mission for over 225 years. In addition to library services, we also serve as the district center that provides consultation, support and delivers items to all 34 libraries throughout Montgomery County Pennsylvania. In 2022 our main Library, bookmobile services, and four branches circulated over 586,492 items. MC-NPL is committed to serving our communities by providing them with sources of information, entertainment, and knowledge within our libraries and outside of our library walls.

Qualifications:

• Must have completed at least two academic years of post-secondary school education and 2-5 years public library experience working with young adults & adults.
• Must possess the ability to orient and direct others in the application of professional methods for providing public library services, and programming.
• Must have excellent spoken and written communication skills.

· Must possess excellent computer literacy and a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, Polaris Integrated Library System and Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) database.

• Must possess good interpersonal skills and the ability to establish, maintain, and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships with the public, peers, and supervisors
• Must possess the ability to work with minimal supervision, establish and maintain priorities, meet deadlines, exercise initiative, and make independent decisions.

Potential employment is contingent upon the submission of the results of the following background checks: PA State Police Criminal History, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Criminal Background.

Qualified candidates please submit a cover letter, resume, and completed employment application. The complete job description and employment application can be found at http://mnl.mclinc.org/employment. Montgomery County-Norristown Public Libary is an equal-opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $33,000.00 - $33,000.01 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Royersford, PA 19468: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $33,000 - $33,000