Head of Adult Services

Head of Adult Services

The Pearl River Public Library, serving an active and library-loving community of 16,000, seeks a highly motivated, enthusiastic, and forward-thinking individual to manage and lead a dynamic Adult Services Department. The qualified candidate should have a strong interest in and experience with programming, technology, and services for adults. In addition, they should possess a passion to work in a team-based and customer-focused environment that strives to provide top-notch services to the community at large. Applicants should have leadership and supervisory experience and a vision for 21st Century library services. As the Library will be facing a major redesign and renovation in our Adult area, experience or familiarity with building projects is a plus.

Examples of Duties:

-Leads a team of professional librarians (2 full-time, 6 part-time) in serving a supportive community of committed library users;
-Supervises and evaluates the work of subordinate professional and clerical staff;
-Participates and directs staff training and coaching;
-Manages materials and programming budgets;
-Provides excellent customer service, continually evaluates the patron experience looking for opportunities to improve services;
-Coordinates development of adult programs and services to meet community needs,
-Oversees collection development for the Adult Services Department;
-Actively pursues outreach opportunities. Schedules and manages outreach to businesses and community organizations to promote library services, build relationships and deliver programming;
-Writes or assists with development of grant proposals;
-Arranges, directs, evaluates, presents and publicizes a broad and substantial number of programs and activities within and/or outside the library;
-Represents the library at community and group meetings and in the development of community contacts,
-Keeps informed of professional developments, library trends and technology through participation in professional organizations, system meetings, workshops, continuing education courses and reading professional materials;
-Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

-Minimum 2 years professional librarian experience;
-Must be reachable on Civil Service List when list is generated;
-NYS Public Librarian’s Certificate at time of permanent appointment;
-Supervisory and leadership experience;
-Proven track record implementing successful adult programs and events.

Salary: Starting at $70,000, depending on qualifications, with an attractive benefits package.

Please submit cover letter, resume, and three references. No phone calls please.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $70,000.00 /year

Experience:

• professional librarian: 2 years (Required)
• supervisory: 2 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Master’s (Required)

License:

• NYS Public Librarian’s Certificate (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance