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Job Description

Overview:

Library Systems & Services, LLC (LSSI) has an opening for the position listed above. The Adult Services Librarian is responsible for management of the Adult Services Unit, developing and managing of the adult collection, adult programming and providing customer service at the Information Desk, assisting patrons and promoting literacy.  

Responsibilities:

The position’s primary responsibilities are:

• Manages the Adult Services Unit including the scheduling, supervision, coaching and assessing of the adult services staff
• Maintains a working knowledge of all aspects of the library’s automated system that pertains to this position
• Assists patrons at the Information Desk providing reference assistance, reader’s advisory and referral services
• Develops and manages the adult collection
• Plans and executes Adult programming
• Serves on the library’s management team
• Assists with the formulation and interpretation of policy recommendations and procedures
• Explains library services and resources to the public
• Helps customers locate needed materials and refers customers to other appropriate assistance
• Attends work-related professional development classes, webinars, conferences, meetings and training sessions
• Assists Library Director with additional tasks as assigned or as needed and requested

Qualifications:

Requirements for the position are as follows:

• MLS, MLIS required
• Two years of progressive management or supervisory experience desired
• Adult Services experience in a public library
• Knowledge of professional library methods, reference sources and practices
• Knowledge of books, authors and reading interests
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve
• Must possess at strong community service orientation
• Committed to excellence in customer service
• Ability to work independently with a minimum of supervision
• Must demonstrate strong organizational, planning and promotional skills.
• Excellent ability to pay attention to detail
• Skill in the operation of computer systems and a variety of office and library machines; Microsoft Office software applications, online databases, and design of print public relations materials
• Operate a variety of office and library machines
• Ability to change strategies/behaviors in response to changing priorities and conditions
• Must possess the ability to interact effectively with colleagues, and other diverse groups and individuals in a friendly manner; excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to work a combination of days, evenings and weekends
• Ability to lift, push/pull, hold/carry materials up to 50 lbs., to stand, sit and walk for 5 hours per day, and to climb, kneel, crouch and/or crawl

The Community

http://www.collierville.com

HR Info

hr@lssi.com

Apply online at www.lssi.com