LIBRARIAN II - Adult Services Supervisor

Library Services Librarian

Lynchburg Public Library seeks an innovative librarian to manage the Adult Services Department. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and excellent communication skills. Bring your urban library experience, dedication to exceptional customer service, and a touch of humor to our team! Apply now and help us shape the future of our vibrant library system.

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential duties include demonstrating a solid commitment to customer service, developing and maintaining community relationships, planning and directing programs and services, hiring, training, and supervising staff, setting and upholding departmental goals, working with collection development, providing reference services, staying attuned to popular trends in adult literature, compiling statistics on program attendance, attending professional library conferences, and collaborating with other staff members.

Additional duties may include working nights and weekends, collaborating on special projects, and performing special assignments during emergencies.

Supervisory responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning and assigning work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems.

Minimum education and experience required include a master's degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited library school, 3-5 years of professional library experience working with adults, preferably in an urban setting, and 3-5 years supervisory experience in a public library.

Additional requirements include language skills, mathematical skills, reasoning ability, interpersonal skills, a valid driver's license, NIMS training, and eligibility to obtain library certification from the State of Virginia.

Physical demands include operating a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone keyboard, standing, walking, reaching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling, sitting, climbing, or balancing, lifting and moving up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lifting and moving more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment is usually moderate in noise level.

The City offers an array of benefits combined with direct salary/wages in order to establish a total compensation package that supports the City's goals of attracting, rewarding, and retaining employees who are both representatives of the community and are also able to deliver exceptional services. Employees in full-time positions are eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement through the Virginia Retirement System, life insurance, optional benefits, parental leave, tuition assistance, and paid time off.

Employees in hourly and part-time positions may be eligible for benefits depending on the position. Employees of the City of Lynchburg may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for federal student loans. Additional information about City benefits can be found on our website and in the Employment Policies & Procedures.