[Michlib-l] Full-time Employment Opportunity at Novi Public Library - Novi, MI

[Julie Farkas]

Due to a staff member's relocation out of state, the Novi Public Library
has an incredible opportunity available within its Management Team.
Come join our organization!


*HEAD OF INFORMATION SERVICES*

*Full-Time|Exempt*

*Reports to: Assistant Director of Public Services *
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*Managerial Duties & Responsibilities:*

   - Manage Library and building operations in the absence of the Director;
   respond to emergencies and provide support, as needed; act quickly,
   exercising good judgment.
   - Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge of the Library and its
   departments; provide day-to-day management of the Library and departments
   including interacting with the public, supervising, evaluating, training,
   hiring, scheduling, emergency preparedness, budgeting and recommending
   department and Library needs.
   - Work as a member of the Management Team to create, interpret, update
   and communicate policies and procedures, compatible with the Library’s
   Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan; participate in the development
   of short and long-term goals for the department and the Library.
   -  Serve as a face for the Library; engage in outreach and events in the
   Novi community; participate in and manage staff on various Library,
   professional and community projects as assigned.
   -  Ensure building safety, accessibility and security at opening and
   closing; write detailed, clear and concise incident reports.
   - Supervise: full, part-time and substitute staff including Librarians,
   Programming Coordinator, Youth & Teen Services Supervisor, Youth & Teen
   Programming Assistant, Customer Service Assistant and Technology Assistant.

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*Primary Duties & Responsibilities:*

   - Create and manage the budget for the department, including
   collections, training, equipment and programming.
   - Manage and participate in collection development duties: budgeting,
   selection, ordering, turnaround time, marketing and weeding for the
   library’s print, digital, and Lakeshore kiosk collections.
   - Work directly with the Director and Assistant Director of Public
   Services to investigate and respond to material challenges, utilizing the
   Library’s Collection Development Policy and Reconsideration Form as guides,
   to inform the Library Board of Trustees, staff, and community as needed.
   - Explore and make recommendations for new and improved collections
   based on trends and community needs; plan for future collections.
   - Manage and provide reference services, readers’ advisory and computer
   assistance using a variety of collections, materials and formats. Recognize
   the essential role of reference services in public librarianship and
   prioritize staffing of the Information Desks.
   - Oversee the staff liaison to the Novi Historical Commission; attend
   meetings as needed, assist with programs and displays; oversee the
   maintenance of the Local History collection in both print and digital.
   - Manage programming and outreach opportunities for youth, teens and
   adults appropriate to the needs of the community; oversee the Teen Space
   afterschool program.  Collaborate with iCube Makerspace Committee to ensure
   adequate staffing, patron services, policies and procedures, budgeting and
   equipment for public technological programming.
   - In cooperation with the Information Technology department, investigate
   emerging technologies, processes, and new uses for technology for staff and
   the public. Oversee staff technology training opportunities to ensure all
   staff have the tools and knowledge to assist library users.
   - Participate in library committees including: Programming, Customer
   Service and iCube.

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*Other Duties & Responsibilities:*

   - Stay informed of library news/events via review of all forms of
   library communication:  website, email, social media, library and staff
   e-newsletters; contribute content as appropriate.
   - Analyze data to make informed decisions.
   - Meet with vendors to choose providers for library services and
   materials.
   - Communicate effectively with patrons, co-workers and professional
   colleagues.
   - Work positively and collaboratively across departments to accomplish
   departmental and Library goals.
   - Foster and promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace
   and the community.
   - Adapt and respond to multiple priorities, interruptions and demands;
   resolve problems in a positive manner.
   -  Seek professional continuing education, both organized and casual,
   with a commitment to keeping technology and building related needs and
   services current and appropriate for patrons and staff.
   -  Perform other duties as assigned.

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*Job Qualifications & Skills:*


   - MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited school required.
   - Three (3) or more years of related public library experience including
   two (2) years of public library supervisory experience.
   - Knowledge of adult, teen and youth literature.
   - Proficient in MS Office, Google Workspace, Internet browsers and
   databases and other computer related technologies.
   -  Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
   -  Dedication to public service and providing excellent customer service.
   - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to
   organize work, set priorities and manage projects to completion.
   - Enthusiastic, positive, friendly, self-motivated, creative and
   approachable.
   - Strong obligation to confidentiality.
   - Ability to speak multiple languages is helpful.
   - May require a valid Michigan driver’s license based on assignment.

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*Working Environment:*


   - May be required to: sit, stand, bend, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel
   and/or walk for extended periods of time; carry books, boxes of books or
   objects weighing up to 50 pounds; push or pull wheeled carts with a total
   weight of up to 500 pounds; operate assigned equipment; pick up litter;
   spread ice melt; use the telephone, keyboard, computer mouse.
   - Evening, weekend and some holiday hours are required.



*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level
of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. This is not to be
construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by
a person so classified. The employee must be able to perform the essential
functions of the job satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable
accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to
perform the essential functions of their job, absent due hardship.*
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*Salary: *$57,470 - $83,616 depending on qualifications and experience

*Benefits: *This position offers medical, dental and life insurance, as
well as a retirement plan and time benefits. The retirement plan is a
Defined Contribution plan, with employees contributing 3% and the City of
Novi contributing 9%. Time benefits are earned beginning on the date of
hire and include personal business time (6 days annually), sick time (1 day
per month), vacation time (7 hours per month to start, increasing based on
years of service) and paid Holidays.



*Hours: *Forty (40) hours per week, including days/evenings and some
weekends.

*Application Deadline: **Sunday, January 5, 2025 at 5:00pm*

*Application Details:*

●      Only complete application packets *(including a Cover letter, Resume
and Novi Public Library application) *will be considered. Incomplete
application packets will not be reviewed.

●      NPL applications available at
https://novilibrary.applicantpro.com/jobs/

●      Employment offer dependent on results of a physical and background
check

●      Submit online or send to:

*Kristen Sullivan, HR Specialist*

Novi Public Library

45255 W. Ten Mile Rd.

Novi, MI 48375

ksullivan at novilibrary.org


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