Head of Circulation | Elmhurst Public Library

Posted on Oct 8, 2025

The Elmhurst Public Library is seeking a Head of Circulation to provide strong and creative leadership to the Circulation team. This position manages all aspects of the Circulation Department, providing guidance to staff, ensuring excellent customer service, and implementing innovative library services.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Work with the Library Director and Leadership Team on library-wide projects, issues, and initiatives.
  • Ensure 33 staff members provide excellent public service.
  • Handle next-level interactions with patrons under all circumstances. 
  • Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Circulation staff, fostering a collaborative and positive work environment.
  • Oversee and maintain all technology systems related to circulation functions, including system administration of the Clarivate Sierra system. 
  • Work with the Library Director to assess budget needs and manage expenditures related to circulation technology.
  • Produce monthly statistical reports for the Board of Trustees.
  • Manage the Library’s automated materials handling system.
  • Work with other departments on collection-related projects.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related field required
  • Min. of 5 years of library or related experience, including 3 years in a supervisory role
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
  • Knowledge of technology and software and the ability to learn and teach new technology and software
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments and adapt to changing library trends

Salary

$68,706 - $103,059 DOQ

Location

Elmhurst Public Library
125 S. Prospect Ave.
Elmhurst, IL 60126-3298
United States

How to apply

Application Deadline: 10/27/2025

Please submit a single PDF containing:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume
  • Three references (name, professional relation, email)

Apply Online: http://elmlib.org/jobs

Attention: Mary Pellico

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance, basic and voluntary life insurance
  • High-Deductible Health Plan with Health Savings Account
  • Illinois Municipal Retirement Plan (IMRF)
  • Mission Square & Voya 457 Plans
  • Generous vacation and sick time, 7 paid holidays, plus personal days

 Elmhurst Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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