Head of Circulation and Technical Services

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group; Hillside (NJ); On-site; USD 63,391 - 77,478; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental benefits

PERS enrollment

23 vacation days

4 personal days

15 days sick leave

12 paid holidays

Job summary

The LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group is seeking a Head of Circulation and Technical Services for Hillside Public Library. This leader will supervise staff and oversee circulation processes while ensuring compliance with standards. The role requires an MLS or MLIS and supervision experience, and offers a salary of $70,435, along with a generous benefits package.

The selected candidate will play a critical role in adapting library services to meet community needs and work collaboratively with other departments.

Qualifications

• MLS or MLIS degree required.
• Minimum of two years cataloging experience.
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises circulation and technical service staff.
• Provides advanced reference and reader’s advisory services.
• Handles original and copy cataloging.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of cataloging standards

Proficiency in emerging technologies

Education

MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution

NJ Professional Librarian Certificate

Job description

Head of Circulation and Technical Services

Hillside Public Library seeks a customer-centered, collaborative, flexible, and detailed‑oriented leader to join our dedicated staff in delivering on our mission to change lives for a better community. A new Library building is under construction and our team is working to continue providing community focused service while preparing to move to a space designed to meet the evolving needs of our community for generations to come.

Responsibilities

• Supervises circulation and technical service support staff and processes, including daily staff scheduling, workflows, and training.
• Provides advanced reference and reader’s advisory service.
• Serves as library liaison for ILS related issues with our consortium (STELLA) to ensure compliance with circulation and cataloging standards.
• Maintains expert knowledge of the Library’s ILS and all associated tools and equipment.
• Prepares clear, accurate, and informative narrative and statistical reports.
• Performs original and copy cataloging.
• Oversees the receiving and processing of new library materials.
• Develops and maintains assigned collection; works with colleagues to ensure maintenance of overall library collection.
• Works cooperatively with other departments to implement new projects and initiatives.
• Interprets library policies, rules and procedures for library patrons and staff.
• Provides input on policy development and revision.
• Develops and instructs the public and staff in the effective use of library resources and emerging technologies in various settings, including one‑on‑one, small groups, and user guides.
• Keeps informed of current trends, technology, and developments affecting library services through professional reading, continuing education opportunities, and participation in professional organizations; attends workshops, conferences, and training as needed.
• Serves as in‑charge person in the absence of the Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited institution. A NJ Professional Librarian Certificate issued by the State of New Jersey or demonstrated ability to obtain one within three months of hire.
• Minimum of two years cataloging experience.
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience.
• Advanced knowledge of cataloging standards.
• Knowledge of current trends in public librarianship and demonstrated experience using technology and digital resources.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Hillside Public Library is a New Jersey Civil Services Employer; appointment is provisional pending completion of NJ Civil Service process, and is subject to NJ First Act, requiring public employees to establish residency in the State of New Jersey. See N.J.S.A. 52:14‑7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70). Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Reading materials and providing verbal assistance to library users in English; manual dexterity to handle books, software, and a variety of other media formats; intermittent sitting, standing, and walking; occasional bending, reaching, and stooping; lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 lbs.; pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 lbs.;

Distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes; distance vision sufficient to distinguish people or objects under a variety of light conditions; vision sufficient to view computer screens and spine labels under a variety of light conditions.

“Good Faith” Salary, Range, or Rate of Pay: Salary $70,435; generous benefits package includes Health/Dental benefits, enrollment in PERS; annual leave (pro‑rated first year) 23 vacation days, 4 personal days, and 15 days sick leave; 12 paid holidays.

The schedule for this position is 35 hours per week, including days, evenings and weekend rotation.