Head of Adult Services

Head of Adult Services, Mansfield Public Library (Mansfield)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES: The Head of Adult Services Librarian is responsible for providing excellent library service to adults and teens, including planning and implementing programs, collection development, reader’s advisory, providing reference, and assisting patrons with technology. The position also maintains the library’s Teen Space, supports local school curriculum, and connects teen library patrons with information.

• Manages and directs the adult and teen departments at the Mansfield Public Library.
• Plans, organizes, directs and implements programs and activities for adults and teens; plans and develops related public relations materials.
• Provides reference and reader advisory services for adults and teens.
• Develops and maintains the adult and teen collections in a variety of formats using appropriate review sources, including withdrawing books and upkeep of series sections.
• Writes and manages grants relating to adult and teen services.
• Maintains and supervises town historical information in the Certuse Room archives.
• Provides excellent professional services by assisting patrons with information retrieval, location of materials, use of computers and databases.
• Maintains an active online presence through the website, social media and the library newsletter.
• Provides library outreach and collaborates with community groups and schools.
• Represents the library when attending workshops, webinars, conferences to keep abreast of emerging technologies and remains informed of current trends and developments affecting libraries.
• Provides monthly and annual statistics on use of resources, programs and reference questions to the Director.
• Other duties as required, including circulation.

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school.
• A minimum of three years’ library experience (preferred).

Physically able to bend, stretch and lift materials from floor to overhead shelves.

• Broad technology experience, including Microsoft Office, reference databases, social media; expertise with website coding and management, digital delivery, and troubleshooting library, computer, and systems issues.
• Strong public service orientation and organizational skills.
• Experience creating, developing, executing, and evaluating compelling programs for adults and teens.
• Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to communicate with and inspire teen readers.
• Ability and interest in working with other staff and departments in cooperative approaches to service.
• Ability to integrate emerging technologies into traditional services.
• Knowledge of reference sources and databases.
• Thorough knowledge of teen literature.
• Familiarity with automated library systems and necessary technology.
• Supervisory skills adhering to professional standards.
• Marketing and grant writing skills are highly desirable.
• Flexible, dependable team player.

Full Time

MLS/Masters

$28.62/hour

Please send a cover letter, resume, and transcript to Whitney K. Brown, Asst. Director, wkbrown.