Job Description
Plans, organizes, directs and manages Library Adult Services; participates in
short and long range planning; engages in community outreach and coordinates activities with other library
departments. Provides the leadership necessary to develop and implement reference services, outreach,
collection development, instruction services and kindred library initiatives. Duties include:
- Develops and interprets Adult Services policies and procedures.
- Coordinates planning and service delivery for the department and in collaboration with other library
departments. - Directs the daily operations of the Reference Department to ensure the highest quality service.
- Confers and collaborates with colleagues to develop and monitor collections development for the adult
reference and circulating collections. - Participates in short and long-term planning for the department, and other library services as needed.
- Serves as liaison to other community agencies serving adults.
- Provides reference service and reader’s advisory service.
- Prepares materials to publicize the services and resources of the adult collections.
- Maintains awareness of trends in reference and adult services and of issues affecting libraries.
- Attends meetings and participates in professional library organizations.
- Prepares library guides and instructions for the community and schools to encourage patronage and
create enthusiasm for public libraries. - Critically evaluates and assesses existing and new services and systems to ensure the Library is
meeting the needs of patrons. - Oversees the development and maintenance of the adult portion of the library web page.
- Interviews, trains and supervises professional staff and library aides.
- Serves as librarian in charge in the absence of the Director and Manager of Public Services.
- Performs other duties as required.
Master's degree in Library Science, and a minimum of three years of experience as a professional librarian; or a combination of substantially equivalent education and experience. Preference may be given to persons with at least one year of supervisory experience.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
The City of Warwick offers a robust menu of employer provided benefits to include individual and family health and dental insurance; paid time off to include holidays, vacation, personal time and sick leave; pension, life insurance, and optional, supplemental retirement plans.
Additional Info & Requirements
Applicants will be subject to a criminal background check prior to employment. Negative findings may prevent applicant from being considered.
The Community
Warwick is a city in Kent County, Rhode Island, the third largest city in the state with a population of 82,823 at the 2020 census. It is located approximately 12 miles south of downtown Providence, Rhode Island; 63 miles southwest of Boston, Massachusetts; and 171 miles northeast of New York City. Warwick was founded in 1642 by Samuel Gorton and is known as the second largest city in the state of Rhode Island. This city is known for its location near the salt-water beaches and the abundance of colonial history it has to offer.
Website
https://www.warwicklibrary.org/
HR Info
Blank applications can be found at: https://www.warwickri.gov/personnel-department/files/application-employment
Application and Resume can be submitted at: https://www.warwickri.gov/personnel-department/webforms/submit-application-or-resume