[Michlib-l] Head of Adult Services- Northville District Library

[Laura Mancini]

The Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic, experienced and innovative Librarian for a full-time position to oversee the Library’s Adult Services Department. 

Position: Head of Adult Services 
40 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings 
This is a Union Position 

Salary Range: $57,449.60-$66,206.40 based upon prior work experience 

Benefits: Health Insurance (medical, dental and vision), disability insurance, and MERS retirement. Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time. 

Essential Duties Include: 

• Supervises the Departmental staff which includes the training, mentoring, and motivating of team members and evaluates their performance 
• Coordinates, oversees, and participates in departmental programs and services 
• Serves as the Adult Services Department Representative at internal and external meetings and events 
• Manages the Adult Services Department’s assigned budget 
• Directs workflows and develops procedures for the department 
• Provides reference, readers’ advisory, and library services support for users of all ages at the public Information and Reference Desks 
• Evaluates the scope and effectiveness of current programs and services and compiles statistical and analytical reports 
• Recommends changes in programs, services, and collections based upon new developments in the library field and directs their implementation 
• Effectively develops and maintains assigned collection areas 
• Develops and promotes the library’s local history collection 
• Creates, oversees, and participates in Adult Services’ outreach activities 
• Communicates effectively with staff and patrons 
• Serves on the library’s management team, assists the Director with operational activities and contributes to development and implementation of strategic initiatives 
• Acts as a library representative to community organizations 
• Serves as the Librarian-in-Charge of the building when assigned 
• Participates in Continuing Education opportunities 
• Performs related duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications: 

• Master’s Degree in library science from an ALA-accredited college or university 
• Possess a Level I Permanent Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan 
• Three to five years’ experience working in an Adult Services department 
• Ability to adapt to change in the work environment 
• Ability to create new services and procedures incorporating new theories and technologies as applicable 
• Ability to prioritize duties and tasks 
• Critical thinking skills 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills 
• Experience in working independently and as part of a team 
• Ability to work collaboratively across library departments 
• Knowledge and proficiency in MS Office, online resources, social media and emerging library technologies 
• Knowledge of adult literature and library usage habits in order to manage collections and programs, as well as address reference queries 
• Knowledge of library functions, rules, policies, and procedures 
• Strong public service orientation 

Deadline for application: March 18, 2022 

Please submit a resume, cover letter and application to: 

Carla Eggert, Administrative Assistant 
Northville District Library 
212 West Cady Street 
Northville, MI 48167-1560 

Email: ceggert at northvillelibrary.org 

Applications can be accessed at: [ https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288 | https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288 ] 



Laura Mancini 
Director 
Northville District Library 
212 W. Cady Street 
Northville, MI 48167 
248-349-3020, ext. 206 
lmancini at northvillelibrary.org 
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