POSITION AVAILABLE
Department Head, Adult Services Librarian
Pay Range: Negotiable $43,685 - $59,762
Benefits: Group Healthcare Plan with Flexible Spending account; Deferred Compensation contribution;
paid holidays/vacation/sick/personal days
Hours: Full-time. Includes some evening, Saturday, and Sunday hours
Reports to: Library Director
The Salem-South Lyon District Library is seeking a full-time Head of Adult Services. The position requires the ability to engage the community, be passionate about providing exceptional customer service, and have strong managerial skills.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversees the development and enhancement of services, programs and collections of the Adult Department within the library and the community at large
• Maintains current knowledge of traditional library services, and trends in library services, programs, collections, and technology resulting in excellent reference, technology, and reader’s advisory assistance to all customers
• Oversees Adult Department personnel.
• Ensures proper management and development of all Adult Department collections and programming, using data collection tools
• Oversees recruitment, scheduling and training of Adult Department volunteers
• Actively seeks and applies for grants, awards, and alternative funding
• Works courteously and effectively with library customers and co-workers
• Committed to the mission, vision, strategic plan and goals of the Library
• Passionate about community engagement, outreach, the sustainability of libraries and libraries as a welcoming place to work, study, read and meet
• Participates in professional organizations and continuing education opportunities
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS include:
• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program
• Five years of progressive professional library experience
• Proven leadership abilities and experience developing community partnerships
• Enthusiastic customer service philosophy and commitment to serving customers
• Proficient in the use of current and emerging technologies, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suites, social media, Google apps and e/audiobooks
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including public speaking
• Must be willing to work variable hours including some evenings and weekends
• Physical ability and stamina to perform typical job duties
QUALIFICATIONS include:
• Winning attitude: positive, upbeat, focused
• Initiative: seeks opportunities, uses good judgment, takes intelligent risks
• Accountability: recognizes responsibilities and lives up to commitments
The above is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or requirements.
APPLY TO:
Qualified applicants should submit a resume, application and responses to the following questions:
1. How do you personally learn about library trends and new technologies?
2. Knowing the community you serve is very important for collection development, program planning, and determining which services to offer. How do you plan to get to know the community this library serves?
Deadline for submissions is 5 PM Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Interviews anticipated: Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Starting date: ASAP
Send to: Salem-South Lyon District Library
Attention: Donna Olson, Library Director
9800 Pontiac Trail
South Lyon, MI 48178
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FAX: (248) 437-6593
