*The Traverse Area District Library has an exciting job opportunity at our Main Library location. We are looking for an innovative, creative and cost conscious leader to become our Adult Services Coordinator. If you are interested in working with a great group of people in a great location, then you need to check out the listing below and/or contact us for more information!* *Job Opening* *Adult Services Coordinator – Exempt Position* *Main Library – Full-time* Under the supervision of the Library Director, the person in this position will be responsible for the smooth and cost efficient functioning of the Adult Services Department and for establishing and maintaining best practices for the department. Please see the attached job description for full details. Availability to work evenings and weekends with flexibility to fill in for staff shortages is required. *Annual Salary*: Commensurate with experience *Posting date*: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 *Deadline to apply*: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 If you are interested in applying for this position, please submit your resume, a fully completed TADL application along with a cover letter to: Human Resources, Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave., Traverse City, MI 49686 or by email to jobs@tadl.org. For questions, please call 231-932-8549 or email jobs@tadl.org. *Traverse Area District Library* *Job Description* *Job Title*: Adult Services Department Coordinator *Department:* Adult Services *Reports to*: Library Director *FLSA Status:* Exempt *Effective Date*: June 18, 2019 *SUMMARY* Under the general direction of the Library Director, the person in this position is responsible for the smooth and cost efficient functioning of the department and for establishing and maintaining Library best practices. *ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES* To perform this job successfully, an individual in this position must have the ability to excel in the following representative responsibilities: · Select, train, monitor performance and conduct performance appraisals for Adult Services staff according to library policy. · Assure continual improvement of lending and reference collection management, readers advisory and reference information services. · Understand and teach best practices for selection, promotion and highest utilization of collection. · Serve as Adult Services primary content mentor and trainer for branches as well as the Main Library. Coordinate selection and copy purchases for best reach throughout the district. · Suggest, design and execute programs for adult audiences in coordination with the Marketing & Communications Manager and branches that serve to increase use of lending collections and electronic resources. · Initiate and participate in outreach activities throughout the district. · Prepare related reports, correspondence and records. · Serve as administrator on duty in rotation with other Coordinators and Assistant Directors. · Perform other duties as required. *KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES* *REQUIRED: *Considerable knowledge of library policies, procedures, best practices and methods. *REQUIRED*: Ability to supervise and collaborate. *REQUIRED:* Ability to work effectively with the public and other employees. *REQUIRED*: Knowledge of and ability to develop and work within budgets. *REQUIRED*: Knowledge of current and emerging library technologies. *REQUIRED:* Willingness and availability to work weekends and evenings with flexibility to fill in for unexpected staff shortages as needed. *REQUIRED:* Willingness and ability to work at any library location as required. *EDUCATION * *REQUIRED:* Master’s Degree in Library Science or equivalent ALA Accredited degree. *EXPERIENCE/OTHER REQUIREMENTS* *REQUIRED:* Five years of relevant library experience. *REQUIRED*: State of Michigan Level I or II Librarian Certificate. *REQUIRED*: Valid Michigan Driver’s License. Although reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, visual and communication ability is required. Deb Radjenovich, SHRM-SCP Business Manager Traverse Area District Library 610 Woodmere Ave Traverse City, MI 49686 dradjenovich@tadl.org 231-932-8549 www.tadl.org