Circulation & Access Supervisor

MCPHS; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

MCPHS in Boston is seeking a Circulation Supervisor to manage the Circulation/Reserve Desk, support library operations, and ensure timely service for patrons. You will staff the desk during service hours, respond to requests, and work with student assistants to maintain organization of print collections and the library's appearance.

The role also includes assisting in cataloging, reserves processing, and serving as backup for interlibrary loan, with opportunities to participate in library

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills, including attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to be reliable.
• Ability to work independently.
• Supervisory experience.
• Library experience or attending a graduate program in Library Science.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Circulation Desk.
• Hire, schedule and submit payroll for student assistants.
• Coordinate training student assistants.
• Assign tasks to student assistants and supervise their work.
• Supervise daily shelving of serials and books.
• Assist in cataloging print and digital materials.
• Participate in organizing, ordering and collecting books for Reserves, including physically placing books on reserve and sending deliveries to other libraries.
• Serve as backup for interlibrary loan requests.
• Process print serials.
• Interpret library policies for patrons.
• Support Virtual Reference service.
• Coordinate maintenance of physical appearance of library facility.
• Collaborate with other Library members in Library outreach activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Reliability

Independent work

Supervisory experience

Library experience or graduate program

Education

Graduate program in Library Science

Job description

MCPHS in Boston is seeking a Circulation Supervisor to manage the Circulation/Reserve Desk, support library operations, and ensure timely service for patrons. You will staff the desk during service hours, respond to requests, and work with student assistants to maintain organization of print collections and the library's appearance.

The role also includes assisting in cataloging, reserves processing, and serving as backup for interlibrary loan, with opportunities to participate in library