City of Kyle
Working for the City of Kyle
Building a career with the City of Kyle is more than a job—it is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and help shape the future of one of Texas'' fast‑growing communities. Guided by our core values of Visionary Leadership, Integrity, Accountability, Transparency, and Teamwork, we strive to create a workplace where innovation and service thrive. Kyle is recognized as one of the best places to live, work, and raise a family—and we’re committed to being the top employer in our region.
Summary of Position Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Library Services, the Circulation Manager supervises the day‑to‑day operations of the circulation activities. This includes the accuracy of items being checked in and out, shelving and stack maintenance, answering informational and directional questions, assisting patrons with applications, collecting fines and fees, maintaining the print release station, and maintaining patron computers. The Circulation Manager: hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned Library staff; oversees library revenue collections; and oversees the circulation desk schedule to ensure adequate coverage.
The minimum starting rate is $74,435 – $91,927.23 annually* + Competitive Benefits (eligible experience, education, and expertise may provide a greater starting base pay within the full pay grade).
Benefits Overview Live well and thrive with benefits that support your health, future, and work‑life balance. Our package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
100% Employer‑Paid Premiums for employee‑only coverage, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short‑Term Disability (STD)
Long‑Term Disability (LTD)
Basic Life Insurance (equal to 3x annual salary, up to $300,000)
We also cover a substantial portion of premiums for dependents, making family coverage affordable and accessible.
Carries Out Supervisory Responsibilities In Accordance With the Organization’s Policies and Applicable Laws
Trains and supervises assigned Library staff, monitoring their performance objectives and preparing and presenting their performance evaluations.
Prepares training material for and implements training of staff who work at the circulation desk in policies and procedures and library ILS software system.
Oversees timesheets of assigned Library staff and prepares the daily desk schedule to ensure adequate coverage.
Plans, assigns, and directs work to staff at the Circulation desk and in public‑facing areas of the library.
Prepares necessary reports and memos related to circulation activities; takes part in weekly meetings with Circulation Assistants II and the Assistant Director of Library Services; and maintains consistent communication with the rest of the Circulation team.
Trains staff to examine returned materials and assess for damages.
Provides information about circulation services, policies, and procedures to patrons and staff.
Processes Library’s incoming mail.
Supervises all mailings of overdue and billing notifications.
Participates in management meetings weekly.
Works to keep processes, procedures, and equipment up‑to‑date and suggests new ways to meet the needs of the public: Keeps current on changing trends in circulation services through professional literature and/or workshops.
May train, coach, or mentor others.
Overseeing Daily Circulation Desk Operations Including Shelving, Searches, and Stack Maintenance
Oversees circulation desk operations including prioritizing duties, monitoring cash, and answering questions from patrons promptly and courteously; resolves customer complaints.
Supervises the re‑shelving of materials, including checking for condition of materials in the book and periodical collections, accuracy of placement of materials, and neatness.
Oversees maintenance of collection including shifting, tracing of lost materials, and updating computer records.
Orders office supplies for library, TexShare cards, voter’s registration cards, etc. to ensure availability.
Assists staff and patrons in use of public access catalog and electronic resources; oversees registration of patrons and maintenance of borrowers’ files.
Reports patterns of reader interest to librarians to aid in purchasing of high‑interest materials; assists with deselection of materials.
Provides reference and reader’s advisory services.
Promotes library services to the community and represents the library at various meetings as needed.
Works the circulation desk when needed.
Oversees Day‑to‑Day Maintenance and Repair of Facility and Equipment
Communicates with supervisor and library staff regarding all circulation and network issues and policies.
Troubleshoots and maintains copy equipment and circulation computers at circulation desk, and public computers; communicates with supervisor and staff regarding network computers and issues.
Communicates with IT staff to troubleshoot technology issues beyond library expertise.
Oversees Revenue Collections for the Library
Oversees daily opening and closing of cash register.
Prepares daily and weekly accounting of cash deposits and delivers deposits to the Finance Department.
Works with patrons who have damaged or lost materials to determine fines and fees and collect related fees; manages processes for overdue materials, fines and fees collections, and damaged and lost materials billing.
Must be prepared to work any day of the week including weekends and any hours of library operation. Rotates night and weekend hours with the Circulation Assistants II to ensure a circulation supervisory role is on site during library hours. Occasional earlier and/or later hours may be required. In order to accommodate the needs of the library hours of operation and/or assist with covering staff shortages as necessary, the work schedule may vary week to week, day to day, or hourly.
Must be available to attend meetings and workshops to keep abreast of developments in management and in changing technology for circulation administration.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge:
Principles and best practices of public library service.
Integrated library systems and equipment, and circulation procedures and methods.
Administrative principles; personnel practices and procedures; and supervisory principles, workforce planning, and recordkeeping.
Money handling and accounting practices.
Books, electronic databases, internet resources, bibliographies and reference materials.
Technologies and practices used within a public library.
Skills:
Handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Using computers and related software, including Microsoft Office products.
Facilitating discussions and resolving issues.
Abilities:
Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate operational duties.
Analyze, appraise, and organize facts involved in difficult decisions.
Draft routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups or customers, employees, or the organization.
Provide high‑level customer service.
Work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Respect the privacy of individual users.
Exercise judgment and discretion when dealing with problems involving several variables.
Interpret and apply policies and procedures.
Pay attention to detail and maintain accuracy and flexibility.
Work cooperatively with people of diverse backgrounds, and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, the public, and library stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA accredited university with two (2) years as a professional librarian, which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience OR
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of library experience, which includes two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Must have or be able to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s License and be eligible for coverage under the City of Kyle’s vehicle insurance provider.
Preferred Qualifications Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish is preferred, but not required.
Other Requirements Applicants are required to include the following:
Description of expertise and years of experience with ILS Software(s).
Description of Management experience, including titles of library employees supervised.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands, fingers, and arms; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; climb; balance; bend; stoop; kneel; crouch and/or crawl. The employee is regularly required to read, speak, and include talking on the telephone; and hear with background noise. Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must be able to safely pull, push, lift, and carry items weighing up to forty (40) pounds; push a fully loaded book truck weighing approximately seventy‑five (75) pounds.
The employee will usually work in a climate‑controlled indoor environment. However, while working in a library, an employee may be exposed to dust, loud noises, vibrations, fumes and odors, communicable diseases, wetness/humidity, and darkness or variable lighting.
This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities, and/or essential functions. This description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The City of Kyle retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete, form any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
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Summary of Position Under the supervision of the Assistant Director of Library Services, the Circulation Manager supervises the day‑to‑day operations of the circulation activities. This includes the accuracy of items being checked in and out, shelving and stack maintenance, answering informational and directional questions, assisting patrons with applications, collecting fines and fees, maintaining the print release station, and maintaining patron computers. The Circulation Manager: hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned Library staff; oversees library revenue collections; and oversees the circulation desk schedule to ensure adequate coverage.
The minimum starting rate is $74,435 – $91,927.23 annually* + Competitive Benefits (eligible experience, education, and expertise may provide a greater starting base pay within the full pay grade).
Benefits Overview Live well and thrive with benefits that support your health, future, and work‑life balance. Our package includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plans, generous paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
100% Employer‑Paid Premiums for employee‑only coverage, including:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Short‑Term Disability (STD)
Long‑Term Disability (LTD)
Basic Life Insurance (equal to 3x annual salary, up to $300,000)
We also cover a substantial portion of premiums for dependents, making family coverage affordable and accessible.
Carries Out Supervisory Responsibilities In Accordance With the Organization’s Policies and Applicable Laws
Trains and supervises assigned Library staff, monitoring their performance objectives and preparing and presenting their performance evaluations.
Prepares training material for and implements training of staff who work at the circulation desk in policies and procedures and library ILS software system.
Oversees timesheets of assigned Library staff and prepares the daily desk schedule to ensure adequate coverage.
Plans, assigns, and directs work to staff at the Circulation desk and in public‑facing areas of the library.
Prepares necessary reports and memos related to circulation activities; takes part in weekly meetings with Circulation Assistants II and the Assistant Director of Library Services; and maintains consistent communication with the rest of the Circulation team.
Trains staff to examine returned materials and assess for damages.
Provides information about circulation services, policies, and procedures to patrons and staff.
Processes Library’s incoming mail.
Supervises all mailings of overdue and billing notifications.
Participates in management meetings weekly.
Works to keep processes, procedures, and equipment up‑to‑date and suggests new ways to meet the needs of the public: Keeps current on changing trends in circulation services through professional literature and/or workshops.
May train, coach, or mentor others.
Overseeing Daily Circulation Desk Operations Including Shelving, Searches, and Stack Maintenance
Oversees circulation desk operations including prioritizing duties, monitoring cash, and answering questions from patrons promptly and courteously; resolves customer complaints.
Supervises the re‑shelving of materials, including checking for condition of materials in the book and periodical collections, accuracy of placement of materials, and neatness.
Oversees maintenance of collection including shifting, tracing of lost materials, and updating computer records.
Orders office supplies for library, TexShare cards, voter’s registration cards, etc. to ensure availability.
Assists staff and patrons in use of public access catalog and electronic resources; oversees registration of patrons and maintenance of borrowers’ files.
Reports patterns of reader interest to librarians to aid in purchasing of high‑interest materials; assists with deselection of materials.
Provides reference and reader’s advisory services.
Promotes library services to the community and represents the library at various meetings as needed.
Works the circulation desk when needed.
Oversees Day‑to‑Day Maintenance and Repair of Facility and Equipment
Communicates with supervisor and library staff regarding all circulation and network issues and policies.
Troubleshoots and maintains copy equipment and circulation computers at circulation desk, and public computers; communicates with supervisor and staff regarding network computers and issues.
Communicates with IT staff to troubleshoot technology issues beyond library expertise.
Oversees Revenue Collections for the Library
Oversees daily opening and closing of cash register.
Prepares daily and weekly accounting of cash deposits and delivers deposits to the Finance Department.
Works with patrons who have damaged or lost materials to determine fines and fees and collect related fees; manages processes for overdue materials, fines and fees collections, and damaged and lost materials billing.
Must be prepared to work any day of the week including weekends and any hours of library operation. Rotates night and weekend hours with the Circulation Assistants II to ensure a circulation supervisory role is on site during library hours. Occasional earlier and/or later hours may be required. In order to accommodate the needs of the library hours of operation and/or assist with covering staff shortages as necessary, the work schedule may vary week to week, day to day, or hourly.
Must be available to attend meetings and workshops to keep abreast of developments in management and in changing technology for circulation administration.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
Knowledge:
Principles and best practices of public library service.
Integrated library systems and equipment, and circulation procedures and methods.
Administrative principles; personnel practices and procedures; and supervisory principles, workforce planning, and recordkeeping.
Money handling and accounting practices.
Books, electronic databases, internet resources, bibliographies and reference materials.
Technologies and practices used within a public library.
Skills:
Handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
Using computers and related software, including Microsoft Office products.
Facilitating discussions and resolving issues.
Abilities:
Plan, organize, direct, and coordinate operational duties.
Analyze, appraise, and organize facts involved in difficult decisions.
Draft routine reports and correspondence; speak effectively before groups or customers, employees, or the organization.
Provide high‑level customer service.
Work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Respect the privacy of individual users.
Exercise judgment and discretion when dealing with problems involving several variables.
Interpret and apply policies and procedures.
Pay attention to detail and maintain accuracy and flexibility.
Work cooperatively with people of diverse backgrounds, and maintain effective working relationships with co‑workers, supervisors, the public, and library stakeholders.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA accredited university with two (2) years as a professional librarian, which includes one (1) year of supervisory experience OR
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, plus three (3) years of library experience, which includes two (2) years of experience in a supervisory capacity.
Must have or be able to obtain a valid Texas Driver’s License and be eligible for coverage under the City of Kyle’s vehicle insurance provider.
Preferred Qualifications Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish is preferred, but not required.
Other Requirements Applicants are required to include the following:
Description of expertise and years of experience with ILS Software(s).
Description of Management experience, including titles of library employees supervised.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands, fingers, and arms; handle or feel objects, tools or controls; climb; balance; bend; stoop; kneel; crouch and/or crawl. The employee is regularly required to read, speak, and include talking on the telephone; and hear with background noise. Specific vision abilities required in this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The employee must be able to safely pull, push, lift, and carry items weighing up to forty (40) pounds; push a fully loaded book truck weighing approximately seventy‑five (75) pounds.
The employee will usually work in a climate‑controlled indoor environment. However, while working in a library, an employee may be exposed to dust, loud noises, vibrations, fumes and odors, communicable diseases, wetness/humidity, and darkness or variable lighting.
This position description has been prepared to assist in defining job responsibilities, physical demands, and skills needed. It is not intended as a complete list of job duties, responsibilities, and/or essential functions. This description is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. The City of Kyle retains and reserves any or all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete, form any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
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