Mgr., Center for Black Literature & Culture

Position Details

• Title: Manager, Center For Black Literature & Culture 
• Location: Central Library
• Hours: Full -time, 40 per week 
• Schedule: May vary but will include a combination of day, evening, and/or weekend hours (including occasional Sundays) 
• FLSA Status: Exempt 
• Submission Deadline: February 20, 2025 at 11:59 pm.

A successful candidate will…

• Have an MLS degree. 
• Have an Indiana State Specialist Certificate – Professional Assistant 
• Three to five years of experience in a public library or special collections setting.  
• Valid Driver’s License 

 What does the job look like?

• Seeks and develops community partnerships to promote the special collection as a community resource center for educational activities. Develops appropriate partnerships with neighborhood groups. Maintains a library presence in the community through presentations, email, social media and publicity.   
• Works with Support Departments to manage vendors when carrying out CBLC projects. 
• Prepares and gives presentations as part of community outreach activities.
• Oversees plans for community services and programs; schedules, delivers and evaluates programs based on participant feedback, changing demographics, and customer needs and interests.   
• Directs staff in the maintenance of the collection. Recommends new materials, organizes displays to promote the collection, evaluates, and discards damaged or lesser used titles.
• Connects and collaborates with internal and external partners to create or acquire exhibits and programming.
• Assists in the collection and analysis of data related to special collection materials and utilization. Oversees department budget.
• Researches, recommends and instructs patrons on resources, technology and use. Instructs patrons using print and electronic sources to access information.
• Creates procedures for making materials available to staff and patrons while also protecting the integrity of the collection.
• Trains and manages volunteers and assigned team members.
• Conducts staff meetings to ensure regular communication of information to staff.
• Able to work the normally scheduled work time for this position.
• Able to cope with daily job-related stress.

What’s In It for You?
 We offer our employees a robust compensation package! Our comprehensive benefits include: medical, dental and vision insurance coverage; 100% company-paid long term disability, and low rates on group life coverage, and a Library paid pension plan. The Library proudly promotes from within as part of a strong commitment to providing career growth opportunities for employees of all levels. 

 We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and may perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.