Wednesday, October 14, 2020

Adult Services Librarian - Windsor Locks Public Library

Adult Services Librarian - Windsor Locks Public Library. REPOSTED. 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