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 their schedule 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 library-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
