The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic, experienced and innovative Librarian for a full-time position to oversee the Library’s Adult Services Department.
Position: Head of Adult Services
40 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings
This is a Union Position
Salary Range: $57,449.60-$66,206.40 based upon prior work experience
Benefits: Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision), disability insurance, and MERS retirement. Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time.
Essential Duties Include:
• Supervises the Departmental staff which includes the training, mentoring, and motivating of team members and evaluates their performance
• Coordinates, oversees, and participates in departmental programs and services
• Serves as the Adult Services Department Representative at internal and external meetings and events
• Manages the Adult Services Department’s assigned budget
• Directs workflows and develops procedures for the department
• Provides reference, readers’ advisory, and library services support for users of all ages at the public Information and Reference Desks
• Evaluates the scope and effectiveness of current programs and services and compiles statistical and analytical reports
• Recommends changes in programs, services, and collections based upon new developments in the library field and directs their implementation
• Effectively develops and maintains assigned collection areas
• Develops and promotes the library’s local history collection
• Creates, oversees, and participates in Adult Services’ outreach activities
• Communicates effectively with staff and patrons
• Serves on the library’s management team, assists the Director with operational activities and contributes to development and implementation of strategic initiatives
• Acts as a library representative to community organizations
• Serves as the Librarian-in-Charge of the building when assigned
• Participates in Continuing Education opportunities
• Performs related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in library science from an ALA-accredited college or university
• Possess a Level I Permanent Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan
• Three to five years’ experience working in an Adult Services department
• Ability to adapt to change in the work environment
• Ability to create new services and procedures incorporating new theories and technologies as applicable
• Ability to prioritize duties and tasks
• Critical thinking skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience in working independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work collaboratively across library departments
• Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office, online resources, social media and emerging library technologies
• Knowledge of adult literature and library usage habits in order to manage collections and programs, as well as address reference queries
• Knowledge of library functions, rules, policies, and procedures
• Strong public service orientation
Deadline for application: March 18, 2022
Please submit a resume, cover letter and application to:
Carla Eggert, Administrative Assistant
Northville District Library
212 West Cady Street
Northville, MI 48167-1560
Email: ceggert@northvillelibrary.org