Library Supervisor

This position is responsible for performing library functions in accordance with an assigned area. Responsibilities may include supervising part-time staff; providing services to patrons; developing library programs for the community; and maintaining library collections.

• Supervises part-time staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; coordinating staff training; and supporting personnel procedures.  Supervisor-in-charge of building evenings and Saturdays.
• Provides services to patrons, including: assisting individuals in the use of library materials and technology; assisting patrons in finding library materials; scheduling customer use of meeting rooms; and responding to patron complaints and questions.
• Develops educational, entertainment, and other programs for children, teens, and the general public; manages relationships with the community to promote library services; prepares displays or posts to social media to advertise library materials.  Attends meetings as required.
• Selects and disposes of library materials to maintain library collections.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Library science principles and practices;
• Supervisory principles;
• Customer service principles;
• Computers and related software;
• Reference resources;
• Library program development principles.

SKILLS:

• Supervising staff;
• Providing customer service;
• Developing library programs;
• Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.  If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for Sedentary Work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for Light Work.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Master’s degree in Library Science, or in final semester of Master’s program, with some related experience.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS:

• Librarian of Michigan Level 2 certification or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire.
• Valid State of Michigan Driver’s License

POST-EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS:

Satisfactory completion of background check and a pre-employment drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.

Salary : $55,256