[Michlib-l] Job Posting - Head of Adult Services

[Bryan J. Cloutier]

Oxford Public Library, Oxford, Michigan



Position



Adult Services Department Head (This is a management-level position)



Education & Experience



Required: Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university.  5 years progressively more responsible professional library experience in a service-oriented setting, with at least 3 years at a supervisory capacity.  Proven successful knowledge of library practices, including experience with collection development, departmental scheduling, and tracking departmental budgets.

Preferred: Proven knowledge of library automation software, B & T Title Source, online event scheduling software, online newsletters, public pc management software and an archival certification is advantageous, but not required.



Nature of the Work



Due to retirement, the Oxford Public Library seeks an energetic, creative and public service-oriented professional to lead its Adult Services Department.   Under the direction of the Library Director, the Head of Adult Services is responsible for all aspects of administration and management of the department's staff, oversees planning and implementation of a wide variety of library programs, including budgeting and long-range planning, collection development, marketing, social media and compilation of department statistical data.



About the Library



The Oxford Public Library serves a charming, historical community of 20,000 + residents in northern Oakland County.  The library facility itself is approximately 24,000 sq ft and houses a collection-size consistently around 82,000.  In 2019 the library circulated over 234,000 items, and hosted 640 community-based programs that were attended by nearly 37,000 participants.  In August of 2020 the Library will be commencing on a major capital campaign to expand its Youth and Adult Services Departments, and to renovate its existing facility.  As part of this process its Adult Services Department will also be adding a Michigan History Room and Archives.



Salary



Salaried/Overtime Exemption, Minimum 40 hours per week.

Salary Range:  $45,000 to $65,000 annually, DOQ.  An outstanding benefits package included.



Application Deadline



Open until filled.  Interviews to commence in Spring of 2020.



Application Process



Send a current resume, cover letter and three professional references to:



Oxford Public Library

Attn: Bryan J. Cloutier, Library Director & CEO

Via email to: bcloutier at miopl.org




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