<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif">Due to a staff member's relocation out of state, the Novi Public Library has an incredible opportunity available within its Management Team.</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:verdana,sans-serif">Come join our organization!</div><br></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-family:Aptos;font-size:12pt"><span style="font-size:15pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">HEAD OF INFORMATION
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Director of Public Services </span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Managerial Duties &
Responsibilities:</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"></span></p>
<ul><li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Manage Library and
building operations in the absence of the Director; respond to emergencies and provide
support, as needed; act quickly, exercising good judgment.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Maintain
state-of-the-art knowledge of the Library and its departments; provide
day-to-day management of the Library and departments including interacting
with the public, supervising, evaluating, training, hiring, scheduling,
emergency preparedness, budgeting and recommending department and Library
needs.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Work as a member of the Management
Team to create, interpret, update and communicate policies and procedures,
compatible with the Library’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan;
participate in the development of short and long-term goals for the department
and the Library.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Serve as a face for the
Library; engage in outreach and events in the Novi community; participate in
and manage staff on various Library, professional and community projects as
assigned.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Ensure building safety,
accessibility and security at opening and closing; write detailed, clear and
concise incident reports.</span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Supervise:
full, part-time and substitute staff including Librarians, Programming
Coordinator, Youth & Teen Services Supervisor, Youth & Teen
Programming Assistant, Customer Service Assistant and Technology
Assistant.</span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Primary Duties & Responsibilities:</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"></span></p>
<ul><li><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Create
and manage the budget for the department, including collections, training,
equipment and programming.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Manage
and participate in collection development duties: budgeting, selection,
ordering, turnaround time, marketing and weeding for the library’s print,
digital, and Lakeshore kiosk collections.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Work
directly with the Director and Assistant Director of Public Services to
investigate and respond to material challenges, utilizing the Library’s
Collection Development Policy and Reconsideration Form as guides, to
inform the Library Board of Trustees, staff, and community as needed.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Explore
and make recommendations for new and improved collections based on trends
and community needs; plan for future collections.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Manage
and provide reference services, readers’ advisory and computer assistance
using a variety of collections, materials and formats. Recognize the
essential role of reference services in public librarianship and
prioritize staffing of the Information Desks.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Oversee the staff
liaison to the Novi Historical Commission; attend meetings as needed,
assist with programs and displays; oversee the maintenance of the Local
History collection in both print and digital.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;font-size:10pt">Manage programming
and outreach opportunities for youth, teens and adults appropriate to the
needs of the community; oversee the Teen Space afterschool program. Collaborate with iCube Makerspace
Committee to ensure adequate staffing, patron services, policies and
procedures, budgeting and equipment for public technological programming.</span></li><li><span style="font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;font-size:10pt">In cooperation
with the Information Technology department, investigate emerging
technologies, processes, and new uses for technology for staff and the
public. Oversee staff technology training opportunities to ensure all
staff have the tools and knowledge to assist library users.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Participate in library
committees including: Programming, Customer Service and iCube. </span></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Other Duties & Responsibilities:</span></i></b></p>
<ul><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Stay informed of library news/events via review of all
forms of library communication:
website, email, social media, library and staff e-newsletters;
contribute content as appropriate.</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Analyze data to make informed decisions. </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Meet with vendors to choose providers for library
services and materials. </span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Communicate
effectively with patrons, co-workers and professional colleagues.<span style="color:black"></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Work
positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish departmental
and Library goals.<span style="color:black"></span></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal" style="color:black;margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:windowtext">Foster and promote diversity, equity and inclusion in
the workplace and the community.</span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Adapt
and respond to multiple priorities, interruptions and demands; resolve problems
in a positive manner.<span style="color:black"></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:rgb(51,60,92)"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Seek
professional continuing education, both organized and casual, with a commitment
to keeping technology and building related needs and services current and
appropriate for patrons and staff.<span style="color:black"></span></span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:rgb(51,60,92)"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Perform
other duties as assigned.<span style="color:black"></span></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Job Qualifications & Skills:</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;border:none;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">MLS/MLIS from an ALA
accredited school required.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Three (3) or more years
of related public library experience including two (2) years of public library
supervisory experience.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Knowledge of adult,
teen and youth literature.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Proficient in MS
Office, Google Workspace, Internet browsers and databases and other computer
related technologies.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Excellent verbal,
written and interpersonal communication skills.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-size-adjust:none;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Dedication to public
service and providing excellent customer service.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Strong organizational
skills and attention to detail; ability to organize work, set priorities and
manage projects to completion.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Enthusiastic, positive,
friendly, self-motivated, creative and approachable.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Strong obligation to
confidentiality.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Ability to speak
multiple languages is helpful.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">May require a valid
Michigan driver’s license based on assignment.</span></li></ul><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Working Environment:</span></i></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"></p><ul><li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">May be required to:
sit, stand, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel and/or walk for extended periods
of time; carry books, boxes of books or objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push
or pull wheeled carts with a total weight of up to 500 pounds; operate assigned
equipment; pick up litter; spread ice melt; use the telephone, keyboard,
computer mouse.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Evening, weekend and
some holiday hours are required. </span></li></ul><p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><i><span style="font-size:8pt;line-height:115%">This job description is
intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a
person assigned to this job. This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list
of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified. The employee
must be able to perform the essential functions of the job satisfactorily and,
if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent due
hardship.</span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Salary: </span></i></b><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">$57,470
- $83,616 depending on qualifications and experience</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Benefits: </span></i></b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">This position offers
medical, dental and life insurance, as well as a retirement plan and time
benefits. The retirement plan is a Defined Contribution plan, with employees
contributing 3% and the City of Novi contributing 9%. Time benefits are earned
beginning on the date of hire and include personal business time (6 days
annually), sick time (1 day per month), vacation time (7 hours per month to
start, increasing based on years of service) and paid Holidays.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Hours: </span></i></b><span style="font-size:10pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Forty
(40) hours per week, including days/evenings and some weekends.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:115%;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Application Deadline: </span></i></b><b><span style="font-size:11pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 5:00pm</span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:normal;margin:0in 0in 8pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Application
Details:</span></i></b></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Only
complete application packets <b>(including
a Cover letter, Resume and Novi Public Library application) </b>will be
considered. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed.</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">NPL
applications available at </span><a href="https://novilibrary.applicantpro.com/jobs/"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:windowtext">https://novilibrary.applicantpro.com/jobs/</span></a><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"></span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Employment
offer dependent on results of a physical and background check</span></p>
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</span></span><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Submit
online or send to:</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><b><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">Kristen Sullivan, HR Specialist</span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif">45255 W. Ten Mile Rd.</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:normal;font-size:12pt;font-family:Aptos"><a href="mailto:ksullivan@novilibrary.org"><span style="font-size:10pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:windowtext">ksullivan@novilibrary.org</span></a><b><i><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif"></span></i></b></p></div><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><div><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></span></div><div><span style="color:rgb(34,34,34)"><br></span></div>"I am emailing at a time convenient to me, please do not feel obliged to reply to this email outside of your normal working hours."</span><br><div><br></div><div><img src="https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4x-KSLR8UHBk6hkEdYmh-0ydVmXrSmxmGaOjlQM1cPJuYP8KCpSEE-1nfJpCMj2eGGxmb0ZsC99dvV5"><br></div></div></div></div></div>