Circulation Supervisor: Lead Library Operations

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group

New Jersey

On-site

USD 47,151 - 57,629

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
PERS

Job summary

A public library in New Jersey seeks a Full-Time Supervising Library Assistant (Circulation Supervisor) to oversee daily operations. Responsibilities include managing staff, processing circulation tasks, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have library experience and strong organizational skills. The role offers a salary of $52,390 with benefits. Applications are accepted through February 15, 2026, with a start date of March 11, 2026.

Qualifications

  • Prior public library experience with knowledge of standard library procedures, some supervisory experience required.
  • Strong customer service, communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
  • Ability to plan, delegate, supervise the work of others, and mitigate service/personnel concerns.

Responsibilities

  • Supervises and processes the daily workflow of the Circulation Department.
  • Creates and maintains a welcoming environment for patrons and staff.
  • Plans schedules, assigns duties, trains, and evaluates part-time circulation staff.

Skills

Customer service
Communication
Organizational skills
Time management

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Google Workspace
Microsoft Office

Job description

A public library in New Jersey seeks a Full-Time Supervising Library Assistant (Circulation Supervisor) to oversee daily operations. Responsibilities include managing staff, processing circulation tasks, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have library experience and strong organizational skills. The role offers a salary of $52,390 with benefits. Applications are accepted through February 15, 2026, with a start date of March 11, 2026.
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