Library Circulation Manager
- Employer
- Hartwick College
- Location
- Oneonta, NY
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- Administrative Jobs
- Academic Affairs, Librarians & Library Services
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Date: October 9, 2019
Title: Library Circulation Manager
Description: Under the supervision of the Director of Library and Information Resources, the Library Circulation Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of circulation including processing circulating items, maintaining the TLCS data base, maintaining reserves, providing accurate information to patrons, and stack maintenance. They train and supervises up to three Public Services Assistants and 25-30 work-study students. The Library Circulation Manager assures the security and safety of the library and patrons as well as maintaining a welcoming library environment. They provide support to other library divisions and the library’s presence on the college website and Facebook.
Responsibilities:
- Train, schedule, and supervise Public Services Assistants and work study student workers in the skills and tools to assist patrons with accurate and outstanding customer service.
- Maintain the TLCS database for accuracy in collections, patrons, and circulation.
- Provide timely and accurate information to patrons, Student Accounts and the Circulation Manager at Milne Library SUNY-Oneonta in regard to reminders, overdue items, fines, and billings.
- Assure security, safety, and comfort of library patrons as well as maintaining collections and equipment communicating as needed with Information Technology, Student Accounts and Campus Safety.
- Provide faculty/staff and student support for library items needed for course work and programs including processing reserves.
- Support Reference, InterLibrary Loan and Technical Services as needed including coverage and reports.
- Coordinate library displays including annual library events, campus programming and campus themes and maintain library web and Facebook presence.
- Provide backup coverage for Public Services Assistants weekends and evenings.
- Participate in significant campus activities including Commencement Weekend
- Expected to comply with all applicable College, federal, state, local and associational regulations
- As a representative of the College, expected to comport oneself in a professional manner at all times, both on and off campus
Qualifications:
Minimum requirements for this position include a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least three – five years of experience in management, plus supervisory experience. Experience working in a library or similar environment preferred. The Circulation Manager must have strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint), Google products (Gmail and Calendar), and TLCS library software components. The position requires excellent skills in verbal and written communication, interpersonal and customer service. Must have knowledge of library databases and book and journal collections, and a mastery of Library of Congress call number system.
Organization
Character
Hartwick College is a private liberal arts and sciences college of 1,193 students, located in Oneonta, NY, in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. Hartwick's expansive curriculum emphasizes an experiential approach to the liberal arts. Through personalized teaching, collaborative research, a distinctive January Term, a wide range of internships, and many study-abroad opportunities, Hartwick ensures that students are prepared for not just their first jobs, but for the world ahead. A Three-Year Bachelor's Degree Program and strong financial aid and scholarship offerings keep a Hartwick education affordable.
Campus and Location
Hartwick's beautiful 425-acre campus is located in Oneonta, NY, in the northern foothills of the Catskill Mountains. The campus literally is built into the side of Oyaron Hill and has a breathtaking view of the Susquehanna River Valley. Our Pine Lake Environmental Campus is eight miles from the main campus. Oneonta has been ranked as a top ten college town in the nation.
Academics
There's lots of food for thought: Hartwick's top five majors are nursing, business administration, psychology, biology, and criminal justice, and there's so much more to explore. You have access to 45 courses of study, four pre-professional programs, six cooperative programs, and certifications. Hartwick's Three-Year Bachelor's Degree Program is a unique and exciting opportunity allowing qualified students to benefit from our strong liberal arts education and special experiential learning opportunities. More about Hartwick's academic programs.
Study Abroad and Off-Campus Study
Hartwick students travel everywhere, from Italy to India, for January Term, semester-long, or year-long programs. Approximately 60% of Hartwick students study abroad during their undergraduate years, making Hartwick 2nd in the nation among baccalaureate colleges for the percentage of students who study abroad. More about Hartwick's nationally recognized off-campus programs.
Athletics
Hartwick sponsors 18 intercollegiate teams, 8 for men and 10 for women. Hartwick sports compete at the NCAA Division III level. Many of Hartwick's Division III teams participate in the Empire 8 conference. Hartwick also sponsors a spirit team which includes cheerleading, a dance team, and Swoop, the official mascot of the Hartwick College athletic programs. More about Hartwick Athletics.
Costs & Financial Aid
We commit more than $60 million in comprehensive aid and more than $32 million in Hartwick scholarships and grants. This financial contribution to our students reflects how much we believe in the educational experience we provide and in our students’ potential to progress the world forward. A financial aid counselor will tailor a plan that best fits your family’s needs, and the same counselor will work with you throughout your or your student’s entire time at Hartwick. More on affordability & financial aid.
Accreditation
Hartwick College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education MSCHE or "Middle States"), and the NY State Board of Regents. Individual programs that have specialized accreditation are Art (National Association of Schools of Art & Design (NASAD)), Music (National Association of Schools of Music (NASM)), Nursing (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and Chemistry (American Chemical Society (ACS)). More on accreditation.
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