Library Adult Svcs Coord

Salary Range: $60,029.58 - $92,456.00

Works under the direction of the Deputy Director to develop and coordinate library services for adult users in conjunction with adult services librarians throughout the agency. Plans and conducts meetings addressing adult services issues; presents information to exchange ideas about materials and programming, improve communication, and foster staff development. Coordinates, directs, or participates in committees with program development, policy development, or process change as related to the provision of adult services.

Assists with recruiting, interviewing, selecting, orienting, and training and developing skill sets for librarians and specialists. Plans workshops with Staff Development Office and develops and implements recruiting campaigns. Evaluates existing services for adults and recommends methods for improving services and works with administrative staff to set priorities and determine appropriate processes for implementation of needed improvement through the management structure.

Reviews and revises procedures for information forms. Works effectively with community groups and organizations and coordinates library staff volunteers for community events. Coordinates system-wide literacy programs for adults. Advises library management of trends in adult literacy services; reads library literature and specialized library publications to identify trends in the field; and attends state and national conferences and networks with others involved in similar projects.

Works with Public Services Managers and other members of the library administration on special system-wide projects, such as developing goals and objectives and setting up special collections and displays. Advocates, at the administrative level, for issues relating to provisions for services to adults.

Job Description

Salary Range: $60,029.58 - $92,456.00

Works under the direction of the Deputy Director to develop and coordinate library services for adult users in conjunction with adult services librarians throughout the agency. Plans and conducts meetings addressing adult services issues; presents information to exchange ideas about materials and programming, improve communication, and foster staff development. Coordinates, directs, or participates in committees with program development, policy development, or process change as related to the provision of adult services.

Assists with recruiting, interviewing, selecting, orienting, and training and developing skill sets for librarians and specialists. Plans workshops with Staff Development Office and develops and implements recruiting campaigns. Evaluates existing services for adults and recommends methods for improving services and works with administrative staff to set priorities and determine appropriate processes for implementation of needed improvement through the management structure.

Reviews and revises procedures for information forms. Works effectively with community groups and organizations and coordinates library staff volunteers for community events. Coordinates system-wide literacy programs for adults. Advises library management of trends in adult literacy services; reads library literature and specialized library publications to identify trends in the field; and attends state and national conferences and networks with others involved in similar projects.

Works with Public Services Managers and other members of the library administration on special system-wide projects, such as developing goals and objectives and setting up special collections and displays. Advocates, at the administrative level, for issues relating to provisions for services to adults.

Responsibilities

• Assists Adult Collection Development Librarians with selection of adult materials, as needed.
• Serves on committees and assists during community events, as appropriate.
• Shares information about library services to adults with local, state, and national agencies, as appropriate.
• Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Typical Physical Demands

Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to operate personal computer and all basic office equipment. Requires some stooping, bending, stretching, lifting, carrying, and moving throughout the building. May lift books weighing up to 50 lbs.

Typical Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment. Occasional travel to meetings across the City and out-of-town may be required. Some evening, weekend, or holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school with course work and emphasis in adult services and five (5) years of professional librarian experience, with four (4) of the five (5) years in a supervisory or management position; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Experience in a large public library agency preferred.