Oxford Public Library (MI)

Position

Director of Adult Services (This is a management-level position)

Nature of the Work

Due to retirement the Oxford Public Library seeks an energetic, creative and public service-oriented professional to lead its Adult Services Department.  Under the direction of the Library Director & CEO, the Director of Adult Services is responsible for all aspects of administration and management of the department’s staff, oversees planning and implementation of a wide variety of library programs, including budgeting and long-range planning, collection development, marketing, social media and compilation of department statistical data. 

About the Library

The Oxford Public Library serves a charming, historical community of 20,000 + residents in northern Oakland County.  The library facility itself is approximately 24,000 sq ft and houses a collection-size consistently around 80,000.  The library circulates around 230,000 items in a variety of print and electronic formats annually.  On average, the library hosts over 660 community-based programs annually that are attended by nearly 22,000 participants.  In July of 2025, Oxford Public Library celebrated its 100^th anniversary, a true testament to its strong community support and longevity as a respected and iconic community-centered institution. 

Education & Experience

Required: Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university. Five years progressively more responsible professional library experience in a  service-oriented setting, with at least 3 years at a supervisory capacity.  Proven successful knowledge of library practices, including experience with collection development, departmental scheduling, and tracking departmental budgets. 

Preferred: Proven knowledge of library automation software, B & T Title Source, online event scheduling software, online newsletters, public pc management software.

Salary

Salaried/Overtime Exemption, Minimum 40 hours per week.

Salary Range:  $60,000 to $80,000 annually, with starting placement between $60,000 and $70,000 DOQ. 

An outstanding benefit package included.

Application Deadline

Submissions received on or before Friday, August 15 will be given first consideration.

Application Process          

Send a current resume, cover letter and three professional references to:

Oxford Public Library

Attn: Bryan J. Cloutier, Library Director & CEO

Via email to: bcloutier@miopl.org

More Information: www.miopl.org/employment