<html><body><div id="zimbraEditorContainer" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: #000000" class="16"><div><div>The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic, experienced and innovative Librarian for a full-time position to oversee the Library’s Adult Services Department.</div><div><br></div><div>Position:<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Head of Adult Services</div><div><span style="white-space:pre"> </span>40 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings</div><div><span style="white-space:pre"> </span>This is a Union Position</div><div><br></div><div>Salary Range:<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>$57,449.60-$66,206.40 based upon prior work experience<span style="white-space:pre"> </span></div><div><br></div><div>Benefits:<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision), disability insurance, and MERS retirement. Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time.</div><div><br></div><div>Essential Duties Include:</div><div><br></div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Supervises the Departmental staff which includes the training, mentoring, and motivating of team members and evaluates their performance</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Coordinates, oversees, and participates in departmental programs and services</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Serves as the Adult Services Department Representative at internal and external meetings and events</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Manages the Adult Services Department’s assigned budget</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Directs workflows and develops procedures for the department </div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Provides reference, readers’ advisory, and library services support for users of all ages at the public Information and Reference Desks</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Evaluates the scope and effectiveness of current programs and services and compiles statistical and analytical reports</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Recommends changes in programs, services, and collections based upon new developments in the library field and directs their implementation</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Effectively develops and maintains assigned collection areas</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Develops and promotes the library’s local history collection</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Creates, oversees, and participates in Adult Services’ outreach activities</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Communicates effectively with staff and patrons</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Serves on the library’s management team, assists the Director with operational activities and contributes to development and implementation of strategic initiatives </div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Acts as a library representative to community organizations</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Serves as the Librarian-in-Charge of the building when assigned </div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Participates in Continuing Education opportunities</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Performs related duties as assigned</div><div><br></div><div>Required Qualifications:</div><div><br></div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Master’s Degree in library science from an ALA-accredited college or university</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Possess a Level I Permanent Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Three to five years’ experience working in an Adult Services department </div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ability to adapt to change in the work environment </div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ability to create new services and procedures incorporating new theories and technologies as applicable</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ability to prioritize duties and tasks</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Critical thinking skills</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Experience in working independently and as part of a team</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Ability to work collaboratively across library departments</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office, online resources, social media and emerging library technologies</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Knowledge of adult literature and library usage habits in order to manage collections and programs, as well as address reference queries</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Knowledge of library functions, rules, policies, and procedures</div><div>•<span style="white-space:pre"> </span>Strong public service orientation</div><div><br></div><div>Deadline for application: March 18, 2022</div><div><br></div><div>Please submit a resume, cover letter and application to:</div><div><br></div><div>Carla Eggert, Administrative Assistant</div><div>Northville District Library</div><div>212 West Cady Street</div><div>Northville, MI 48167-1560 </div><div><br></div><div>Email: ceggert@northvillelibrary.org</div><div><br></div><div>Applications can be accessed at: <a href="https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288">https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288</a></div><div><br data-mce-bogus="1"></div><div><br></div></div><div><br></div><div data-marker="__SIG_PRE__">Laura Mancini<br>Director<br>Northville District Library<br>212 W. Cady Street<br>Northville, MI 48167<br>248-349-3020, ext. 206<br>lmancini@northvillelibrary.org</div></div></body></html>