<div dir="ltr"><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><div class="gmail_default"><div>Hello!</div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">The Ypsilanti District Library has an exciting management-level opportunity for an experienced technical services librarian. YDL recently released an RFP for a new ILS. We hope to migrate by the end of 2023, so fun challenges lie ahead. Read on for details!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:black">Applications are </span><span style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">welcomed at the address below, or can be sent to my email. Deadline April 7, 2023.</span></div><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif"><u></u> <u></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif">Lisa</p></div><div class="gmail_default"><br></div><div class="gmail_default">**</div></div><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"> <b style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;text-align:center"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">YPSILANTI DISTRICT LIBRARY</span></b></div>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Job Posting: Head Librarian – Acquisitions Services </span></b></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">(Full Time/40 hours per week, Non-Union)</span></b></p>
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<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Date: </span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">March 15, 2023</span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoNoSpacing" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">The
Ypsilanti District Library seeks a dependable and organized librarian with
supervisory and cataloging experience to lead our Acquisitions Services team. The
position offers exciting challenges, as YDL intends to select and migrate to a
new integrated library system in 2023.
Acquisitions Services work spaces, renovated in 2022, are located at
YDL-Whittaker.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Nature of Work/Responsibilities:
</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Under
the supervision of the Assistant Director, the Acquisitions Services Head plans
and directs the ordering, cataloging, processing, and payment of library
materials using the automated library system. Supervising a staff currently
comprised of 2.5 FTE Clerk II positions, the Head coordinates a smooth workflow
of placing orders, receiving and checking in new materials, cataloging
materials and making them shelf-ready. Duties include:</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Supervises the day-to-day operation of the
Acquisitions Department, including development and administration of its budget<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Communicates effectively and provides active
supervision of department staff<b>, </b>including
scheduling, training, conflict resolution and performance appraisal<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Serves on the library’s management team and
actively participates in system-wide planning<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Implements cataloging standards <b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Oversees serials management, orders materials
processing supplies, and works effectively with vendors<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial">Manages invoicing and collection budget using
the ILS Acquisitions module</span><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></b></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Responsible for district-wide ILL requests via
MelCat<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Collaborates with public service departments to
introduce new collections and manage upgrades<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Compiles statistics necessary to evaluate the
department’s activities; prepares reports as requested<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Fills in at public service desks when necessary
to ensure excellent service<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Other duties as assigned</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Qualifications
and Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: </span></b></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Master’s Degree in Library Science or
equivalent from an ALA-accredited institution.<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Minimum three years progressively responsible
professional public library experience.<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Previous supervisory experience directing
workflow, developing procedures, and coordinating departmental operations<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Financial management experience preferred<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Ability to think analytically and develop new
systems and procedures<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Ability to motivate staff and
establish/maintain effective working relationships with colleagues,
supervisors, vendors, and the public<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Advanced computer literacy and thorough
knowledge of automated library systems; previous migration experience a plus<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Ability to prepare comprehensive reports and
present ideas clearly and concisely in oral and written form<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Knowledge of MARC and RDA standards<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Ability to make administrative decisions and
interpret library policies<b></b></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Demonstrated ability to work independently,
organize work, and set priorities</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Positive public service attitude</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 1.5in;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Salary/ Benefits: </span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">$63,700-$80,000 annual salary.<b> </b>YDL
offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, 12
paid holidays,<b> </b>family health/vision/dental insurance, and contribution
to a MERS retirement plan.</span><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">To apply</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">, send resume, cover letter, and
completed application form (available online at </span><a href="http://www.ypsilibrary.org" style="color:blue"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">www.ypsilibrary.org</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">)
by </span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Friday,
April 7, <span style="color:black">to:<b> </b></span><span style="color:blue"></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Human Resources <i>or </i></span><a href="mailto:lisa@ypsilibrary.org" style="color:blue"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">lisa@ypsilibrary.org</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Ypsilanti District Library</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">5577 Whittaker Road<b></b></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent:0.5in;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197<b> </b></span></p>
<div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><b style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"> </span></b></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:tahoma,sans-serif;font-size:small"><b style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;font-size:12pt;text-align:center"><i><span style="font-size:9pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:black">The
Ypsilanti District Library is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse
workforce, and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national
origin, or age. YDL has an internal workgroup dedicated to equity, diversity,
and inclusion, with the goal of a diverse workforce that is representative at
all job levels, of the citizens we serve, to support a more equitable future
for all.</span></i></b></div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium"">Lisa Hoenig, Director</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium"">Ypsilanti
District Library</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium"">5577
Whittaker Road</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium"">Ypsilanti,
MI</span> <span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium""> 48197</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium""> </span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium"">(734)
879-1300</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium""><span style="color:blue"><a href="http://www.ypsilibrary.org/" target="_blank">www.ypsilibrary.org</a></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Klinic Slab Medium""><br></span></p>
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