Adult Services Librarian - The Windsor Locks Public Library seeks
a talented and innovative individual to fill the position of Adult
Services Librarian. This full time 35.0 position requires flexibility in
scheduling to allow for evening and weekend shifts.
The ideal
candidate would offer experienced, proven ability to foster teamwork, a
visionary management style, a high degree of flexibility, demonstrates
analytical thinking, and a sense of humor.
The Adult Services
Librarian performs a variety of administrative and professional library
work related to planning, organizing, and directing the activities of
the Adult Department.
This position supervises the part-time
library staff and at times serves as a librarian-in-charge and oversees
the facility in the absence of the Library Director.
The primary
responsibilities of the Adult Services Librarian include oversight of
the automated library system and circulation functions, establishing and
communicating circulation policies and procedures, training,
scheduling, and supervision of circulation staff, and modeling a high
degree of customer service.
Strong collection development
experience essential. Oversees and develops the adult library
collections including circulating and reference collections and oversees
information services based on current trends and interests of the
library’s user community.
Develops and maintains the library’s
websites and online services, public relations, community outreach, and
other tasks as assigned.
Working knowledge of online resources
and social media platforms is essential. The successful candidate will
demonstrate the ability to work independently and efficiently and to
understand and interpret library policies, procedures, and rules in a
rapidly changing and sometimes stressful atmosphere.
Other
responsibilities include compiling, analyzing, and providing narrative
and statistical reports to the Director, Board, and State Library,
developing and promoting diverse and creative adult programming,
offering informed reader’s advisory service.
Excellent written
and oral communication skills, the ability to prioritize and organize
tasks, an understanding of budget management, and the ability to work
and interact productively and cooperatively with staff, volunteers, and
the public are essential.
Supervisory experience is required.
An MLS degree from an ALA accredited institution or a minimum of three
years working with adult public library services and resources in a
supervisory role is preferred. This position reports to the Library
Director.
Please send electronic resume and three references to: wlockslibposition@mail.com. M/F/D/V
