POSITION TITLE: Adult Services Librarian
JOB DESCRIPTION: Do you love talking to people? Do you delight in engaging adults in creative and interesting opportunities? Do you get excited when you recommend a book to someone you know they will enjoy? If you answered yes to these questions, Henika District Library is looking for you!
Job Type: Full-Time
SCHEDULE: 40hrs per week including rotating Saturdays (1-2 per month) and Monday evenings (This may vary during the first month while training)
SALARY: Starting at $38,000/yr
REPORTS TO: Director
EXPECTED START: Late July 2026
BENEFITS: Benefits are available after completing the probationary period. Eligible for PTO. Healthcare, vision, and dental insurance. MERS Retirement. Paid holidays when positions would be normally scheduled but the library is closed (New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day).
ADULT SERVICES DUTIES: Provides active and passive programs for library patrons ages 18+. Duties include, but are not limited to
Creating and performing virtual or in person adult programs on various topics
Marketing adult-oriented programs and services on library website, social media, and other mediums as applicable
Putting together take-and-make activity kits, as applicable
Creating and executing timely and well-rounded material displays for the adult area on a regular basis
Creating marketing materials for adult department programs in cooperation with other library departments
Fostering an environment that is inclusive of all adults and families
Engages regularly and positively with adult and senior patrons
Continuously builds on relevant knowledge to perform reader’s advisory for adult materials
Maintains awareness of new adult materials in the collection
Curates and maintains the adult collection consisting of fiction and non-fiction books, audiobooks, large print, DVDs, video games, board games, kits, and special collection items.
Prepares Processing Slips for cataloging
Manages the adult programming and materials budgets
Coordinates with the Youth Librarian and Director on library initiatives
Performs outreach with local organizations, retirement homes, and senior communities
Oversees the Seed Library
Generates a monthly report for review for the Director and the Library Board
GENERAL DUTIES: Provides circulation services as operations require. Duties include, but are not limited to
Serves the public at the circulation desk by checking in and out library materials and issuing/updating library cards.
Collects money for overdue fines and lost and damaged materials.
Ensures circulation policies and procedures are followed for the proper handling of patron and materials records for an accurate library database.
Sorts, packs, unpacks, and inspects library materials received from or being delivered to other libraries.
Runs reports and lists for item hold information and interlibrary loan requests.
Searches shelves for requests, retrieves items requested, and routes items appropriately, as well as for overdue items prior to sending overdue notices.
Contacts patrons or other libraries as necessary.
Provides assistance to patrons and staff in the use of library equipment and machines.
Assists with curbside delivery / locker pickup as needed
Familiarizes self with general library policies and enforces them as necessary.
Places and fills item hold requests.
Provides library and directional information to patrons in person or over the telephone.
Assists with curbside delivery / locker pickup
Attends and participates in any staff meetings or other meetings with supervisor
Performs other duties as assigned
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Exceptional customer service skills.
Proficient computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Drive
Ability to work with general supervision and adhere to established policies and procedures.
Interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with staff and patrons in an effective and courteous manner.
Ability to retrieve materials from shelves upon patron or staff request.
Ability to push/pull fully loaded book carts, retrieve or place materials above shoulder or below knee level, and transport materials and delivery bags weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to operate a variety of equipment including cash register, fax, and copy machines.
Valid MI driver’s license and/or available transportation for travel to workshops and library-related meetings
Possession of or ability to obtain at least a Level 4 Library Staff Certification from the Library of Michigan
High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
Related experience orchestrating programs and events for adults preferred
Experience working in a library preferred