Head of Adult Readers & Information Services

HEAD OF ADULT READER & INFORMATION SERVICES

Application Deadline August XX, 2023

Status Full-Time, non-exempt (37.5 hours per week)

Typical Schedule Weekdays, some evenings, and weekends as required

Compensation $68,597 to $102,895

Required Education Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLIS)

At Vernon Area Public Library District (VAPLD), “All Are Welcome Here!”

We love our jobs. We love serving our community and being a gateway to exploring stories, developing programs and sharing smiles. Everyday, we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. Our endeavors aim to help support literacy, programs and underpin the needs of our community. VAPLD is analyzing its commitment to the community and how it could be more service-savvy by supporting diverse perspectives, committing to environmentally sustainable behaviors and creating safe spaces.

Position Summary

Serving as a member of the Management Team, the Head of Readers & Information Services is responsible for providing effective leadership, support and direction to Librarians and Library Assistants within the Department. This position is responsible for the supervision of in-house programming, adult education, collection management, digital resources and the adult reference and reader's advisory services in conformance with library policies and procedures. The Head of Adult Readers & Information Services strategically plans, directs and manages the operations and fiscal health of the Department positively supporting the Library’s mission and goals.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Collaborates, plans, manages, and develops team; facilitates relationships across library departments
• Communication administrative policies, procedures, and rules to staff; monitors compliance
• Establishes goals, objectives, and development plans
• Observes, coaches, evaluates, and documents performance by monitoring completed work assignments and techniques
• Provides counsel and support to department staff in acquiring resources, resolving complaints, and meeting performance goals

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  Plans and coordinates department services and procedures
  • Statistical Analysis : effectiveness of collection management and shelf allocation;
  • Evaluation: databases, material selection & budget,
  • Programming: recreational programs and services for adults, program development,
  • Collaboration: internal/external vendors, library departments, Management Team
  • Evaluation: monitors collections and shelf allocation, department services to improve customer service,

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  Serves as a member of the Management Team and the Public Services Leadership Team
  • Serves as a liaison between the Library Director, Management Team, and Readers & Information Services Staff
  • Library Knowledge: awareness of overall library functions, projects, and goals; develops and implements effective library policies and procedures
  • Budget: prepares comprehensive annual department budget, including: library materials, equipment, programming, supplies, staff development, personnel costs and recommendations
  • Strategic: identifies and recommends opportunities geared towards improving services and procedures

What You’ll Bring

• Minimum Education: Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLIS), Minimum of four (4) years of successful professional experience in a library
• Minimum of three (3) years of successful leadership experience in a library.
• Comprehensive knowledge of current public library philosophy, objectives, and practices
• Extensive knowledge of adult reference and reader’s advisory tools, techniques, and technologies in print and non-print
• Knowledge of current trends and usage of media and technology by the public
• Extensive knowledge and experience with design thinking, development of nontraditional collections, maker/creation opportunities for patrons
• Service-oriented attitude with the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff and the public in order to achieve the goals and objectives of the library

What’s In It For You?

• Diverse Work Environment
• Competitive Salary
• 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Time Off: Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Personal Time Off (PTO) & Floating Holiday
• Health Insurance, Dental & Vision Insurance
• IMRF Retirement Benefits
• Continued Education Reimbursement
• Knowledgeable, high-achieving, experienced staff

• Work-Life Balance

How To Apply

Equal Employment Opportunity

The library does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, arrest record, protected order status, genetic information, or other non-job related criteria in any term, condition, or privilege of employment