Head of Adult Services - Xenia Library

Job Title: Head of Adult Services

Classification: Head of Adult Services

Starting Rate: $28.81 per hour Pay Grade: 24

Location / Department: Xenia / Adult Services

Reports to: Xenia Head Librarian

Employment Status: Full Time

FLSA Status: Exempt | Non-Bargaining Unit

Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week (schedule includes daytime, evening and weekend hours)

Job Objective

To promote the mission and values of the Greene County Public Library. To carry out objectives and goals of the strategic plan to better serve the community. To serve as the Head of Adult Services of a large-sized library in the system. To manage departmental operations and supervise adult services staff; evaluate materials in the collection; plan and provide services and programming for adults in the community.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions

• Plans, designs, promotes, presents, and evaluates library programs and services for adults.

• Interviews, selects, and trains new employees. Supervisesand evaluates subordinates’ performance and counsels them on the solution of new or difficult problems. Conducts staff meetings to transmit information about policies and procedures. Solves departmental problems and solicits staff input.

• Assists in developing the community’s library collection through: (1) analyzing and evaluating the collection’s strengths and weaknesses; (2) selecting materials for removal from the collection; (3) identifying community information needs and selects materials to meet them.

• Represents the Library and fosters relationships with community agencies and organizations.

• Provides information and reader’s advisory service to the public and conducts necessary research utilizing both print and digital resources.

• Instructs and aids patrons and community groups in the use of the library and of reference tools. Provides both one-on-one assistance and group presentations.

• Gathers statistics, prepares reports, and completes other projects as assigned.

• Develops program and budget plan for the department for consideration. Responsible for facilitating the approved plan.

• Plans and/or prepares displays, bibliographies, and other informational materials.

• Attends meetings of Adult Services Council and participates in system-wide adult programming initiatives.

• In the absence of the Head Librarian, may perform supervisory tasks and/or act as person in charge as needed.

• Keeps abreast of current developments in the field through attendance and participation in conferences and workshops and through programs of continuing education, professional reading, and participation in professional groups.

• Attend conferences, workshops, seminars, and training to maintain knowledge as reflected in training curriculum.

• Keeps abreast of information by regularly reading email, minutes and staff website as well as attending staff meetings.

• Reliable predictable attendance.

·         The supervisor may require other related duties.  These duties are nonessential functions of this position.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to maintain good relations with the public and other staff, individually and in general, shows tact and courtesy.

• Demonstrated knowledge of digital resources and data bases.  Trouble shoots basic computer issues and other related equipment.

• Ability to communicate clearly; listen, understand, speak, and write effectively.

• Ability to multi-task, work in a fast paced environment and handle difficult situations.

• Ability to handle routine problems under guidance of supervisor and keep supervisor informed of departmental needs and concerns.

Qualifications

• Master of Library Science degree from an ALA accredited school required. Experience demonstrating success with reference services, adult programming, and collection management preferred.

• Two years supervisory experience strongly preferred.

Environmental Conditions

Work is performed in an office-like setting, but with need for considerable mobility:  light lifting, bending, stooping, stretching and sitting at a variety of desks and service points.

Employee may be scheduled to work evening and weekend hours, including Sundays; schedules may be altered depending on the needs of the library.

Benefits

Library staff receive a wide range of benefits based on their position classification and the number of hours worked per week.

• The library pays an amount equal to 14% of each employee’s salary into the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System, the employee pays 10% to OPERS
• The library contributes a percentage of the employee’s salary for Medicare

• Vacation (20 days per year)
• Sick leave (12 days credit per year)
• Personal leave (3 days credit per year)
• Holidays, including birthday (10 days possible per year, depending on scheduling)
• Merit time off, if warranted
• Bereavement time, if needed
• Employee Assistance Program for employee and eligible family members
• Voluntary participation in the Ohio Deferred Compensation Plan
• Eligibility for Tuition Reimbursement program after one full year of employment (between $3000 and $4000 per year depending on the subject being studied)

• Dental insurance: Library pays 100% of premium for employee; additional coverage for dependents is at employee expense.
• Health insurance: Library pays 90% of premium for employee only and family plan.
• FSA
• Life Insurance - Library pays 100% of premium with additional supplemental coverage paid by employee.