Head of Adult Services - Moorestown Library

Head of Adult Services 

The Moorestown Library is seeking a dynamic and creative individual for their Head of Adult Services.  The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of adult services.  The Head of Adult Services will coordinate with other library staff to provide a robust schedule of programs, services, events and classes for library patrons and the community of Moorestown.  As a part of the library management team, this person will participate in planning, policy development and special projects. 

Responsibilities

• Supervise, schedule, train and evaluate professional and paraprofessional staff working in the areas of Adult Services.
• Support the Head of Circulation in supervising Circulation staff and volunteers.
• Prepare statistics, reports, and grants related to Adult Services.
• Staff Adult Services desk as needed.
• Provide reference and reader’s advisory guidance to patrons.
• Maintain knowledge of the automated circulation system and assist with circulation tasks, as needed.
• Participate in developing and maintaining the adult collection.
• Develop, coordinate, schedule, promote and conduct a variety of adult programming which address community interests and educational needs.
• Regularly monitor adult programming initiatives, programs, and services; evaluate impact and provide analysis and advice that contributes to the ongoing development of adult programming.
• Manage available program and/or project resources, develop budgets, track spending, and provide reports as needed.
• Help create an inter-departmental Program Team to assist in the development of strategic goals and library-wide programming.
• Maintain relationships with community groups, arts organizations, and professional library groups.
• Participate in professional library organizations to remain informed on trends in library services and attend continuing education workshops and conferences. 

Qualifications

• A master’s degree in library science from an ALA accredited program.
• Public Library experience
• Minimum 3 years management experience including supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority.
• Strong customer service skills.
• History of successful project management.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. 

Hours:

This is a full-time (35 hours a week) position with rotating weekend days required. 

Compensation Range: 

$72,000-80,000 commensurate with experience.

This position provides a comprehensive benefits package.

Please submit cover letter, resume and contact information for three references to:

Joan Serpico, Library Director
Moorestown Library
111 West Second Street
Moorestown, NJ 08057
jserpico [at] moorestownlibrary.org (jserpico[at]moorestownlibrary[dot]org)

Please include “Head of Adult Services” in the Subject Line.

Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment physical and a criminal background check, including fingerprinting.

This position remains open until it is filled; applicants received by November 7 will receive priority.