[Michlib-l] Job posting -- Romulus Public Library, FT Head of Adult Services and Outreach

[Patty Braden]

The Romulus Public Library has an opening for a Head of Adult Services and Outreach. This is a full-time non-exempt position with benefits and paid time off for vacation, sick, and personal business. Applications submitted by May 19 will be given priority. 



To apply, submit a City of Romulus application and resume to: 


City of Romulus, ATTN: Human Resources Department – [ mailto:dferguson at romulusgov.com | dferguson at romulusgov.com ] 

11111 Wayne Road 

Romulus, MI 48174 

The application is available on the City’s website: [ http://www.romulusgov.com/ | www.romulusgov.com ] 





Head of Adult Services and Outreach 

Full-time Non-Exempt 

Reports to Director 




Essential Duties: 

· Responsible for conveying and carrying out of the Library’s Mission, planning objectives and Core Values 

· Assists with personnel interviewing and selection 

· Acts as supervisor-in-charge as needed when Director and other department heads are out of the office 



Adult Services and Outreach Duties: 

· Plans, prepares, promotes, and presents programming for adults including computer instruction, book clubs, and other adult programs 

· Selects, develops, and maintains adult collections 

· Manages adult materials budget, ensuring operational and budget efficiency 

· Supervises, trains, and directs work of Library Pages 

· Manages Adult Literacy Program 

· Manages technology devices including mobile hotspots, Kindles, Launchpads, Chromebooks, and laptops for public use 

· Evaluates and manages electronic resources 

· Manages Food Pantry and Read Boxes 

· Evaluates, assesses, and implements new adult service objectives and programs 

· Provides outreach to the community and seeks partnership opportunities with community organizations 

· Assists Director in researching information, conducting studies, and running reports relating to Library effectiveness, user needs and new services 

· Writes and initiates grant proposals seeking funding designed to aid, enhance or create library service programs or assets 

· Provides reference assistant and reader’s advisory to library patrons 

· Attends TLN Adult Services Committee meetings, E-Content Committee meetings, and Outreach Committee meetings 



Other Duties: 

· Manages library website and Google products 

· Processes and approves meeting room applications 

· Oversees preparation of monthly Calendar of Events 

· Maintains public literature racks and community information boards 

· Attends Leadership Team meetings, staff meetings, professional meetings and continuing education workshops 

· Other duties as assigned 



The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by personnel so classified. 



Qualifications: 

· Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school 

· Eligible for Michigan Public Library Certification 

· Experience in a public services position in a public library; supervisory experience preferred 

· Skill in planning and presenting library programs 

· Skill in preparing program flyers and other promotional materials 

· Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relations with others 

· Computer literacy including use of social media, databases, proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and Google Docs required; experience with MS Publisher, library software and WordPress preferred 

· Ability to provide superior customer service to library users of all ages 

· Excellent proven organizational skills 

· Ability to operate standard office equipment 

· Ability to complete work in a timely manner 

· Ability to manage budgets effectively 

· Ability to work cooperatively with library staff and volunteers in a team environment 

· Ability to produce neat, accurate work within an established time frame 

· Excellent written and oral communication skills 

· Ability to lift and push up to 25 pounds 



Hours : 40 hours/week. Days, evenings, and some weekend shifts. 

Salary : $56,370/year 

Benefits : Health/Rx, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life/AD&D, Long Term Disability, Pension, Vacation 



HOW TO APPLY : Submit a City of Romulus application and resume to the: 


City of Romulus, ATTN: Human Resources Department – [ mailto:dferguson at romulusgov.com | dferguson at romulusgov.com ] 

11111 Wayne Road 

Romulus, MI 48174 

The application is available on the City’s website: [ http://www.romulusgov.com/ | www.romulusgov.com ] 


APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED 

Patty Braden 
Director 
Romulus Public Library 
11121 Wayne Road 
Romulus, MI 48174 
734-955-4516 
[ http://www.romuluslibrary.org/ | www.romuluslibrary.org ] 


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