Oxford Public Library Hiring Support Services Supervisor
(OPL, May 10, 2026)
Oxford, MI – The Oxford Public Library is currently accepting applications for a Support Services Supervisor (Limited Supervisory Role). This is a great opportunity to be part of a team that serves and connects our Oxford community.
The Oxford Public Library serves a charming, historical community of 20,000 + residents in northern Oakland County. The library facility is approximately 24,000 sq. ft., employs approximately 30 full- and part-time staff, and houses a collection-size consistently around 80,000 print items. To apply for an open position at the Library please refer to the “Application Process” section of the posting you are applying for to make sure your application is directed to the appropriate department. An Application for Employment form should accompany all resumes and cover letters submitted for consideration.
As a member of the Library’s Support Services Team, this individual reports to the Director of Support Services and is charged with registering patrons to permit them to borrow books, periodicals, and other library materials, charging and discharging library materials, collecting patron fees and charges, and directing patrons to appropriate personnel or departments. In many cases, this is the library patron’s first and last contact during a typical library visit, therefore requiring exceptional customer service skills and attention to detail.
This position requires examining, analyzing, and evaluating facts and circumstances surrounding individual problems, situations or transactions, and determining actions to be taken within the limits of standard, library policies, or accepted practices. Interaction with patrons to provide information in response to inquiries about patron accounts and services and to handle and resolve complaints is also part of this position. This individual plans and prioritizes work and is expected to solve problems by adapting methods or interpreting instructions. Under the oversight of the Director of Support Services, this individual is responsible for all aspects of managing Library Pages, Interlibrary Loan Services (ILL), including the statewide ILL system MeLCat, and checking in and managing the library’s magazines subscriptions in the Integrated Library System (ILS).
Hours
Average 30 hours weekly, including some evenings and an occasional weekend.
Salary
$18.00
Paid hourly
Sick and vacation time (prorated based on hours worked)
Interested in joining us? Learn more and apply here: miopl.org/employment
