Library Services Supervisor

Location Name: Alachua County Library District

County: Alachua

Region: Central Florida

Address: 401 E University AveCity: GainesvilleZipcode: 32601

ALA accredited Masters required: No

**Join the Heart of the Gainesville Community at the Alachua County Library District! **

Paid time off (PTO)

12 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

FRS – Florida Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Clinic

Join us and make a difference!

This position in the Circulation department is one of the leaders of the Circulation team, helping coach and mentor employees (including performance reviews), resolve issues at the circulation desk, and assist patrons as needed. This supervisory position conducts departmental training and orientation, schedules staff to ensure smooth operations, and makes recommendations on the hiring of new employees.

This position is located in the Headquarters Library in downtown Gainesville, where “nature and culture meet”.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees and volunteers including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation.
• Assigns areas of responsibility to subordinates and oversees the workflow within these areas. Implements and evaluates projects and programs in area of responsibility.
• Oversees maintenance and operation of circulation department functions.
• Assists in determining hiring needs for area of responsibility and makes recommendations on the hiring of new employees.
• Assists patrons in the physical location of library materials, checking out/in of library materials, obtaining library materials, and searching for missing materials.
• Resolves problems at the circulation desk, explains library procedures and policies to patrons.
• Reviews and verifies time sheets and related payroll documents.
• Compiles and maintains statistical information related to library usage. Prepares related reports.
• Ensure patron compliance of all policies and procedures through effective communication and enforcement.
• Performs related work as required.

Education/Qualifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent and four years paraprofessional or clerical library experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience.

College course work will substitute for experience on a year for year basis. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment.

Evening and weekend work hours may be required.

Multilingual Skills Required: No

Contact Person: Anthony Harden

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: 352-334-1295

How to Apply / Instructions:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alachua/jobs/LibraryServicesSupervisor