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Position Title: Circulation Supervisor
Institution: The New School
General Information: The New School Libraries seek a Circulation Supervisor for the Scherman Music Library. This is a full time position. This position is responsible for daily operation of Music Library circulation and reserve services. These duties include scheduling and supervising student assistants, interpreting procedures and policies, assisting patrons with reference and circulation, and stacks maintenance. Other duties as required. Flexible schedule; some evenings and weekends required.
Responsibilities: • Oversee all circulation operations.
• Serve as liaison to New School and consortium libraries in matters related to circulation.
• Resolve patron disputes.
• Troubleshoot online circulation system.
• Hire, supervise, train and schedule circulation, reserves, and weekend staff.
• Hire, supervise, train and schedule student staff.
• Oversee staff work schedules, including circulation desk and vacation schedules.
• Maintain library schedules, including posting and communicating library hours.
• Oversee budget for student workers.
• Create and maintain statistical reports.
• Order and monitor use of supplies.
• Assist patrons in the use of library tools and resources, as needed.
• Provide general library orientations, as needed.
• Organize and complete special projects as assigned.
Qualifications / Requirements: Required:
• Bachelor’s degree
• Classical music background.
• 2-3 years experience in library public services with supervisory experience.
• High degree of computer literacy, including the use of automated library systems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to discern problems and initiate appropriate actions toward resolutions.

Preferred:
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in music
• Experience with an integrated library system
Deadline: Open until filled.
Application: Interested applicants should email resume and cover letter to: NSUjobs@newschool.edu. Please make sure to write: Search #23080 in the subject line to ensure proper distribution of resume. Please go also to the attached link and complete the Application for Employment 2006: http://www.newschool.edu/admin/hr/forms/index.aspx

Once completed mail to:

The New School Human Resources Department
Search # 23080
80 Fifth Avenue, 4th floor
New York, NY 10011

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