[Michlib-l] Head Librarian -- Outreach Services job announcement

[Lisa Hoenig]

Hello!

The Ypsilanti District Library has an exciting opportunity for an
enthusiastic, community-minded librarian.  When our new branch opens this
fall, the selected candidate will manage a freshly-organized Outreach
Department, including our much-loved Bookmobile service.  Read on for
details!

Applications are welcomed at the address below, or can be sent to my email.



Lisa

**

*YPSILANTI DISTRICT LIBRARY*

*Job Posting:  Head Librarian – Outreach Services *

*(Full Time/40 hours per week, Non-Union)*





*Date:  *February 18, 2022



The Ypsilanti District Library’s Outreach Services Department is getting a
reboot! When YDL’s new Superior Township branch opens this fall, Outreach
Services’ responsibility for the old branch will fall away. Some staff will
be selected to work in the new branch, some will remain in the Outreach
Department, and some new staff will be hired. We seek a dynamic and
innovative librarian with supervisory experience to help select and lead
the Outreach team and forge its new path.



YDL utilizes Outreach to close the gap between the library and those with
barriers to accessing its services. The Department strives to make the
library fully accessible to those who do not normally use the library,
extend the library’s work outside the building walls, and develop strong
relationships with communities and partner organizations. The Outreach
Department represents the voices of underserved populations in library-wide
planning and service delivery.



*Nature of Work/Responsibilities: *Under the supervision of the Assistant
Director, the Outreach Services Head plans the services and directs the
daily activities of the Outreach Department. The Department serves the
public via the YDL Bookmobile, book trike, homebound delivery service,
off-site deposit collections, programs and services for older adults,
school visits, library tours, community collaborations, and outreach
events. Duties include:

·         Supervises the day-to-day operation of the Outreach Department,
including the development and administration of its budget

·         Communicates effectively with and actively supervises an
anticipated staff of 6*, *including scheduling, assignment of tasks,
training, conflict resolution and performance appraisal

·         Serves on the library’s management team and actively participates
in system-wide planning

·         Identifies community service needs and cultivates strong working
relationships with external partners to further the YDL mission outside
library walls

·         Demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion by
offering library programs, collections and services that are representative
of diverse populations

·         Communicates mechanical or safety issues with the Bookmobile to
YDL Facilities staff and schedules maintenance when indicated

·         Represents the library within various external community
coalitions, working groups, and committees.

·         Stays abreast of professional trends and local news events to
ensure exemplary outreach services

·         Serves as YDL’s Person in Charge on a rotating basis

·         Compiles statistics necessary to evaluate the department’s
activities and prepares reports as requested

·         Fills in at public service desks when necessary to ensure
excellent service

·         Other duties as assigned

*Qualifications and Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: *

·         Master’s Degree in Library Science or equivalent from an ALA
accredited institution

·         Minimum three years progressively responsible professional public
library experience

·         Successful supervisory experience and strong leadership skills

·         Enthusiastic, positive commitment to public service

·         Grant-writing and Outreach experience desirable

·         Experience with underserved populations, such as immigrants,
people of color, people with disabilities, homeless people, people living
in poverty, and LGBTQ people

·         Experience planning and delivering services using inclusion as a
lens

·         Ability to think creatively and adapt to change

·         Ability to motivate staff and establish/maintain effective
working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, community partners, and
the public

·         Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, organize work, and
set priorities

·         Ability to make administrative decisions and interpret library
policies

·         Flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as needed

·         Must possess a valid driver’s license



*Salary/ Benefits:     *

$50,000-$65,000 annual salary. YDL offers a comprehensive benefits package
including generous paid time off, 12 paid holidays, family
health/vision/dental insurance, and contribution to a MERS retirement
plan.



*To apply*, send resume, cover letter, and completed application form
(available online at www.ypsilibrary.org) by Friday, March 11, to:



Human Resources                          *or         *lisa at ypsilibrary.org

Ypsilanti District Library

5577 Whittaker Road
Ypsilanti, Michigan 48197

*The Ypsilanti District Library is committed to creating and sustaining a
diverse workforce, and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual
orientation, national origin, or age. YDL has an internal workgroup
dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, with the goal of a diverse
workforce that is representative at all job levels, of the citizens we
serve, to support a more equitable future for all.*

-- 

Lisa Hoenig, Director

Ypsilanti District Library

5577 Whittaker Road

Ypsilanti, MI  48197



(734) 879-1300

www.ypsilibrary.org


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