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Job Opening: Circulation Manager, VWCC - mmyers - 10-20-2021
Virginia Western Community College has an opening for a full-time classified Circulation Manager at Brown Library.
https://jobs.vccs.edu/postings/39618
Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.
The Circulation Manager manages all aspects of library circulation. Supervises work-study employees. Provides basic reference assistance. Manages the library’s overdues process. Manages the library’s laptop waitlist and serves as the backup to the Technical Services and Outreach Librarian for damaged laptops. Serves as the backup for periodicals management and Interlibrary loan services. Participates in collection development activities. Increases campus awareness of library operations and resources. Participates in library programs, activities, and special projects. Performs basic procurement services. Completes projects as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Associate’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required.
Outstanding customer service skills and work experience in a public service position required. Ability to interact patiently with patrons of various backgrounds, needs, and research skills. Ability to teach patrons and staff how to use print and online resources and basic technology skills. Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills. Ability to multi-task, work independently, and maintain a flexible schedule, which includes evenings and Saturdays as needed. Ability to follow instructions and complete work accurately and on time. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, internet, and email. Demonstrated searching skills. Demonstrated ability to oversee, train, and direct the work of others. Inclination to learn new methodologies, to investigate changes in technology, and to implement change. Practices regular, reliable, and punctual attendance.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience using an OPAC and library databases for information retrieval. Skills in library media and library-related technologies. Advanced searching skills. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience preferred. Work experience in a library setting, especially an academic library. Previous work experience in collection development is also preferred. Knowledge of community college mission and programs, and the mission of an academic library is preferred. Experience working in higher education.
Closing date: October 29, 2021