Adult Services Librarian (arts and music focus)

Position Title: Adult Services Librarian Supervisor: Head of Adult Services Salary and benefits:

• Grade 9 ($35,958-$45,333/year), 30 hrs/week including one evening per week and one Saturday per month
• Benefits including pension, health and dental insurance, and paid time off including vacation, personal, and sick time
• This position is a member of the Forbes Library Employee Association bargaining unit 

Forbes Library ranks in the top ten (for our population group) statewide for annual circulation — and we're fine free! The Adult Services Librarian embraces and uplifts Forbes Library’s values: 

Welcoming - we offer an inclusive space that builds community and belonging Inspiring - we foster curiosity, creativity, fun, and lifelong learning Equitable - we ensure that the library is accessible and free for all

Forbes Library values diversity in backgrounds and experiences, and is committed to an empathetic and supportive work environment. We are deliberate and self-reflective about the team we are building, and value professionals who care deeply about supporting the growth of all library employees. 

The Adult Services Librarian provides professional assistance, information, and materials to library patrons and supports programming and community engagement, with a focus on arts, music, and media. They provide easy access to and engagement with all kinds of creative culture, fostering a community rich in curiosity, free inquiry, lifelong learning, expression and enjoyment. Strong customer service, communication, and technological skills are required, as well as adaptability, flexibility, and creativity. 

Essential Functions       May include, but are not limited to: Provide direct patron service for Adult Services areas with a focus on Arts & Music, including research assistance and technology support and instruction Provide readers’/viewers’/listeners’ advisory service; explore new advisory opportunities to promote collections, programs, and services, through newsletters, displays, social media, and other strategies Develop, present, and promote diverse and inclusive public programs, especially arts and music-themed events, in person, virtual and hybrid Provide support for Hosmer Art Gallery exhibits, events, and promotions Member of website development team; maintain and update library’s web presence Support community engagement through outreach to community spaces and networking; develop collaborative partnerships with community organizations, particularly arts and music organizations Participate in circulating collection management, including Musical Library of Things Participate in library committees and working groups Train and supervise work study students, volunteers, and part-time staff Grant writing and management Assume role of department head in their absence Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

MLS and experience working with the public at a busy public library. Strong customer service, creativity and self-motivation, independent thinking and initiative, strong communication skills and flexibility and adaptability to change. Knowledge of and interest in music and art.

Preferred: Experience with graphic design and marketing, and the ability to create effective and visually appealing promotional materials Experience with Wordpress website design and management Interest in Local History and historic documents, including images and audio Bilingual with fluency in one of the following languages: Spanish/French/Arabic/ASL

Full/Part Time

Part Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range$35,958.00 - $45,333.00  / year

Salary Notes

Grade 9 ($35,958-$45,333/year), 30 hrs/week, benefited position

Closing Date

A first review of applications will begin October 15, 2024

How to Apply

To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Lisa Downing, Library Director, via email [email protected].