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Circulation Supervisor

Salary

$57,158.00 Annually

Location

Nashville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time Civil Service

Job Number

26125E

Department

Public Library

Opening Date

11/25/2025

Closing Date

12/9/2025 11:59 PM Central

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Position Description

This is a full-time Civil Service position with the Nashville Public Library. This Circulation Supervisor supervises and performs clerical duties involved in day-to-day operations of a circulation department in a public library division or branch. Performs related work as required.

A city with a great library is a great city, and that’s very true for Nashville. With nearly three million visits per year — and a collection of almost two million items — Nashville Public Library (NPL) is Music City’s gateway to lifelong learning, growth, and community connection. Our one-of-a-kind Civil Rights Room and Votes for Women Room bring visitors together to explore the history of civil rights and plot a course for our shared future. Our lauded Wishing Chair Productions puppet shows and story times delight audiences of all ages with stories that make them laugh, love, and grow. Meanwhile, initiatives like Studio NPL, Bringing Books to Life, Seed Exchange, Be Well at NPL, and Digital Inclusion connect Nashvillians with resources from across our 21-location system to learn new skills, enrich their quality of life, and forge long-lasting friendships. If you have a passion for helping people, love books and learning, and desire to be part of a team that does transformative work every day, then NPL just might be the place for you.

Typical Duties

+ Directs operation of circulation functions according to established procedures.

+ Assigns tasks and staff throughout the circulation department. monitors clerical staff throughout the circulation department.

+ Evaluates employee performance and offers coaching when needed

+ Provides counsel to and trains staff at cluster branches as needed.

+ Interviews, trains, supervises and evaluates circulation personnel.

+ Prepares and monitors work schedules for circulation staff.

+ Performs various clerical duties involved in circulating library materials including the use of an integrated library system, online public access catalog, shelving, shelf reading, and other collection work as assigned.

+ Supervises and delegates tasks to staff in various clerical duties involved in circulating library materials.

+ Assists the public in person, by telephone and email and adheres to Library Customer Service Guidelines.

+ Assists staff members with library programs and participates in system-wide committees as assigned.

+ Serves as Person-in-Charge as directed in the absence of the designated supervisor.

+ Attends meetings and participates on system-wide committees as assigned.

+ Completes independent and project-based work upon assignment.

Minimum Qualifications

High School and three (3) years of experience with library circulation desk in an automated environment.

*No Substitutions*

Candidates with accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.

Note: Per Metro Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six (6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan Government.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Supervisory experience with scheduling, training, leading and evaluating employees

+ Knowledge of Library procedures & policies, circulation functions of the Library, library systems, and shelving standards

+ Proficient with Microsoft products including Word, Excel, and Outlook

+ Bilingual Language Skills

We are an equal opportunity employer that values diversity at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply.

Metro Nashville Government respects the religious beliefs and practices of all employees and will make, on request, an accommodation for such observances when a reasonable accommodation is available that does not create an undue hardship on business operations.

Requests for ADA or other protected accommodations for the recruitment process should be directed to Human Resources at 615-862-6640.

Full-time, Civil Service positions -

10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

1 Sick Day per month

12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

20 vacation days per year

3 Personal days per year

1 Sick Day per month

12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

01

What is the highest level of education you have completed?

+ No diploma

+ High School Diploma or Equivalent

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

02

How many years of experience do you have with library circulation desk in an automated environment?

+ No experience

+ 1 year

+ 2 years

+ 3 years or more

03

Briefly describe your experience with library circulation desk in an automated environment. If none, answer "N/A"

04

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

+ Yes

+ No

05

Briefly describe any supervisory experience you have with scheduling, training, leading and evaluating employees. If none, answer "N/A"

06

Are you bilingual?

+ Yes

+ No

07

If you are bilingual, use the area below to list the language(s) and the level of communication.

Required Question

Employer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Address

Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

Phone

(615) 862-6640

Website

https://www.nashville.gov/departments/human-resources/employment-opportunities

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