Adult Services Librarian - Penn Hills Library

Penn Hills Library is seeking an engaging leader who will mentor staff, design and implement creative adult and family programs and services, and curate inclusive, high-quality collections.

This position is ideal for a person who is ready to share innovative ideas and build relationships that will enrich the lives of community members.

• Work with the leadership team to maintain high-quality standards for service by participating in the development of equitable library policies and procedures, budgeting, and reporting.
• Ensure staff are delivering outstanding service by teaching, coaching and leading by example.
• Build long-lasting relationships by engaging with the community and developing strong lines of communication.
• Provide reader’s advisory, genealogy, and reference assistance.
• Promote library services and resources through creative displays and marketing.
• Develop and implement innovative programming and outreach for adults.
• Evening and weekend work for community and special events, as needed, is expected.

• Knowledge of current library practices and ability to anticipate future trends, including best practices in reference service.
• Ability to lead effective meetings- facilitation skills.
• Skilled in organizing, prioritizing, delegating, and providing multiple kinds of services.
• Ability to excel as a productive and positive team member.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, patrons, and the public
• Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent public service and teamwork
• Master’s degree in Library Science preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience working in public libraries will also be given serious consideration.

• Familiarity with the social services network and how to engage with it.
• Confidence in building a referral network of peers both in and out of the library field.
• At least 3 years of public library experience.
• Community involvement in previous work or personal experience.

Full-time, benefits, including evenings and weekends

$50,000

The Penn Hills Library is a 501c3 nonprofit library in Allegheny County with a service area of over 40,000 residents. We believe in engaging the community, supporting their needs, and charging no fines or fees for service.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.