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Brooklynpubliclibrary

Senior Librarian II

Brooklyn, NY

$70K/yr

The Assistant Branch Manager collaborates with the Circulation Manager, Branch Manager and branch staff to identify community needs and develop services accordingly. The Assistant Branch Manager is ...

City of Caldwell (ID)

Circulation Lead

Caldwell, ID · On-site

$19.86 - $21.93/hr

Performs routine circulation, shelf maintenance and clerical functions; and performs related work ... Coordinates with library staff to manage work schedules and workflow. Responds to information ...

City of Caldwell, ID

Circulation Lead

Caldwell, ID · On-site

$19.86 - $21.93/hr

Performs routine circulation, shelf maintenance and clerical functions; and performs related work ... Coordinates with library staff to manage work schedules and workflow. * Responds to information ...

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How much do circulation manager jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for circulation manager in the United States is $66,881.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,500.00 and $71,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a circulation manager?

A circulation manager distributes publications for a newspaper, magazine, or other print publication. As a circulation manager, your duties revolve around maintaining sales by ensuring that distributors have enough copies of your publication. You must also build good relationships with distributors and handle customer concerns, especially in regards to their subscription. Qualifications for this career generally include experience in sales or marketing and excellent computer and customer services skills. You must be a quick problem solver as well.

What does a circulation manager do?

A Circulation Manager oversees the distribution of newspapers, magazines, or library materials to ensure they reach subscribers or patrons efficiently and on time. Their responsibilities often include managing subscriptions, coordinating delivery routes, supervising staff, and handling customer service issues related to circulation. In libraries, they may also manage borrowing policies, track the movement of materials, and maintain circulation records. Effective Circulation Managers use organizational and communication skills to streamline operations and improve user satisfaction.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a circulation manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Circulation Manager, you need strong organizational skills, experience in circulation operations, and usually a bachelor's degree in library science or a related field. Familiarity with integrated library systems (ILS), circulation software, and database management is typically required. Excellent leadership, customer service, and problem-solving skills help you effectively manage staff and serve patrons. These abilities ensure efficient resource distribution, high-quality service, and smooth daily operations within libraries or publication environments.

What are some common challenges faced by circulation managers in maintaining efficient library operations?

Circulation Managers often encounter challenges such as managing high volumes of material checkouts and returns, ensuring consistent customer service, and coordinating schedules for a diverse team of staff and volunteers. Balancing the needs of patrons with the enforcement of library policies can also be complex, especially during peak times or with limited resources. Additionally, Circulation Managers must stay up to date with evolving library technologies and workflows, and foster strong communication with other departments to ensure seamless service.
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Infographic showing various Circulation Manager job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 19% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $66,881 per year, or $32.2 per hour.

Circulation Assistant

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

University of New Mexico
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$12/hr

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Posted 9 days ago

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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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Job description

Requisition ID req37823
Working Title Circulation Assistant
Pay $12.00 Hourly
Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department Law Library (963A)
Employment Type Student Employment
Student Type Student Employment
Status Non-Exempt
Background Check Required
For Best Consideration Date 9/9/2026
Position Summary Under the general supervision of the Circulation Managers and other Law
Library staff, supports the public service mission of the Law Library by
assisting library patrons with circulation services in person and by telephone,
requiring understanding of basic library functions. The UNM Law Library serves
a wide variety of patrons including law school faculty, staff, and students,
practicing attorneys and court personnel, and the general public. The Library
is typically open seven days a week during the year including Fall and Spring
semesters, Intersession's and Summers. This position requires evening and
weekend shifts and all interested applicants must currently be enrolled at UNM.
Also you will be answering directional questions and referring patrons to
appropriate library service points. You will respond to patron's questions in
person and by telephone regarding library hours, circulation statuses, policies
and procedures. You will refer patrons to reference librarians for reference
assistance, as needed. Charging, discharging, and renewing library materials
using the circulation module of WorldShare Management integrated library
system. You will assist patrons with photocopying, printing, and assist them
with basic functions of the public patron account manager system. You will collect materials from study carrels and
tables, browsing areas, and the book drop. You will also sort, shelve and
shelf-read library materials by location and call numbers. You will be
scheduling library study rooms to law students, selling parking permits to
library patrons, and delivering documents to various individuals within the Law
School after the request has been processed by librarians. You will be asked to perform opening and closing procedures for
the library according to library procedures manual. You will provide stack
maintenance including physically shifting library collections and responding to
alarms, report incidents to appropriate staff members, and contacts authorities
in the event of emergency. You may be asked to assist staff members in other
library departments, such as Library Systems and the Journals. There will be other projects as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
-Basic computer skills
-Library experience a plus, although not required
-Be committed to a teamwork environment
-Good public/customer service skills, ability to assist a wide variety of
Library patrons in a respectful manner; patrons can include Law School
faculty, staff, and students, as well as practicing attorneys and court
personnel, and the general public.
-Hard working, trustworthy, accurate and efficient.
-Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Application Instructions

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the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please provide a resume.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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