[Michlib-l] Job Opening - Head of Reference & Technical Services, Howell MI

[Jerilee Cook]

Hello!


I am retiring after a fun and fulfilling 25 years, and this is my job!
Please consider applying or sharing with colleagues who might be interested.




*Head of Adult & Technical Services Departments*



The historic Howell Carnegie District Library has a full-time position for
an experienced manager to oversee the library’s Adult & Technical Services
Departments.  This individual also serves on the seven-member leadership
team.



The Howell Carnegie Library is about to embark on strategic planning,
responding to a shift in community demographics and library usage.



The successful candidate will strengthen library services to meet the
changing needs of the community, offering robust programming options for
adults.



This individual will manage and supervise a mix of eight full and part-time
staff to create a cohesive team.


*Competitive salary* from $58,417 – $73,653 (with placement negotiable
dependent on experience and qualifications).



Benefits package including

·       Medical, library pays 100% of premiums

·       MERS Defined Benefit retirement plan, library contributes 100%

·       One week of leave after six months (in the first year of employment)

·       Three weeks of leave after one year – up to a maximum of 5 weeks

·       Generous and flexible sick leave policy



Minimum Qualifications:

·       Master of Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited
university

·       3 years of progressively more responsible public library experience

·       3 years of supervisory experience in a customer service environment

·       3 years of library programming experience or equivalent for adults



Preferred Qualifications

·       Experience working with Innovative Interfaces, Sierra application

·       Technical services experience

·       Archives/local history experience



Essential Functions:

·       Manage staff of Adult and Technical Services Departments including
hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating

·       Formulate, deliver and evaluate programming and outreach for adult
audience

·       Responsible for collection development for adult audience

·       Active engagement in the community

·       Responsible for all technical services including ILS settings

·       Maintain Howell Area Archives and local history collection including
managing volunteers



A letter of interest, resume, and three (3) professional references should
be sent to employment at howelllibrary.org



Priority will be given to resumes received by September 8, with an
anticipated start date of December 4, 2023. The application process will
remain open until a qualified candidate is found. For more information
about the position and the area, please go to
https://howelllibrary.org/employment/


Jerilee Cook
Head of Reference and Technical Services
Howell Carnegie District Library
314 West Grand River
Howell, Michigan 48843

517.546.0720 x104
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