The Moorestown Library is seeking a dynamic and creative individual for 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 assists 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 organization, and professional library groups.
- Participate in professional library organizations to remain informed on trends in library services and attends 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 for this position are Monday – Friday 9am-5pm. This position may require night and weekend hours.
The NJ Civil Service job description for Librarian 2 is available at https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/03406.htm
Starting salary: $66,654
Apply by sending a cover letter, resume and three references to jserpico [at] moorestownlibrary.org and include Head of Adult Services in the subject line.