Adult Services Librarian

Skidompha Library in Damariscotta, Maine is seeking an Adult Services Librarian. Skidompha is a rural library with an active community of patrons and an established and active Adult Services program. We pride ourselves on being a team of staff members that support and work well together, and encourage innovation.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have an MLS
• Have professional library experience working with adults, demonstrating effective communication and engagement.
• Be able to work Tuesday-Saturday
• Be a creative, positive, energetic, and encouraging presence in the library
• Be comfortable working with a diverse group of adults

This position offers an exciting opportunity for someone interested in working in a public library and making a meaningful difference in the community. The Adult Services Librarian will work primarily with the Head Librarian, Children and Teen Services Librarians, and the Executive Director, but also work collaboratively with all members of the library staff, and support all departments.

Objectives of This Position:

• Ensure a safe and welcome environment for patrons
• Engage adult patrons with fun and meaningful programs and activities
• Support individual literacy and learning goals of all patrons
• Collaborate with other staff members to serve the needs of all patrons
• Find and pursue program funding
• Maintain and create relationships with local organizations

Responsibilities:

• Work closely and cooperatively with all staff as we endeavor to create the best expression of the Skidompha Library we can.
• Participate in collection development. Develop and maintain the diverse and representative adult collection of books and materials.
• Pursue grants and other financial support opportunities
• Collaborate with department heads re. scheduling programming and events.
• Plan and execute regular, interesting and entertaining adult programming, including a series of summer-long summer reading programs.
• Assist with everyday library functions, including circulation tasks and assisting patrons.
• Work cooperatively with the Communications Director and write weekly updates in contribution to the library's email newsletter.
• Regularly interact with adults. This includes making sure adults know about resources and programming, and ensuring the library is being utilized in a manner that supports all patrons.
• Embrace, promote, and include Skidompha's Mission and Value in all library activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

This position is for 40 hours per week at $21-$23/hr depending upon experience. Schedule is as follows: Tuesday 9-6pm, Wednesday, 8:30-5:30pm, Thursday and Friday, 9-6pm, Saturday 9.30-2pm.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Masters degree in library science
• Experience working in a public library.
• Experience working with Minerva/Sierra ILL
• Experience with collection development and cataloging
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Proficiency and comfort with computers MS Suite, Canva, and Google Workspace
• Organized
• Creative and flexible

Benefits of working at Skidompha

Skidompha offers a flexible, child-friendly, and progressive work environment. We enjoy a kind, collaborative, supportive, and creative culture where we value the individual and their humanity. We offer continuing education support. After 6 months of employment, Skidompha offers an IRA matched at 2.0%, and health insurance is available at a prorated rate based on the number of hours worked per week. We are earnest in our work and take our responsibility to the community, our patrons, and our volunteers very seriously, but we encourage laughter and joy in the workplace.

Skidompha Library is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexuality, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Skidompha is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our staff and community. We require all employees to provide proof of full vaccination to prevent Covid-19 at the time of hiring.

To apply, email a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information of three references to [email protected] in .pdf format. Please put "ASL application" in the subject line. We will begin application review immediately, and accept applications until the position is filled. Employment to commence upon availability of the new hire.

Salary: $21-23/hr DOE

Website: www.skidompha.org