Adult Services Manager

Are you conscientious, customer service oriented with a commitment to public library service?    Are you looking for a management level position that offers a variety of responsibilities? The Berwyn Public Library is looking for you to head our Adult Services and Teen Departments.  

Job Duties:

• Oversees the day-to-day operations of the Adult Services and Teen Services Departments responding responsibly to patron issues including those of a confidential nature.

• Manages all Adult Services and Teen staff according to personnel policies and procedures including: screening and interviewing of applicants; balancing overall staff work load; scheduling; and overseeing attendance reporting.

• Develops and monitors the budget for Adult Services and Teen staff and supply/equipment expenditures.

• Develops, recommends and administers policies, procedures and processes in support of departmental operations in collaboration with staff and managers across departments.

• Initiates, plans, conducts and evaluates a variety of teen and adult programs and activities to encourage the use of the library and its collections, including book discussions, author talks, art exhibitions, etc.

• Conducts all collection development activities for the library’s adult fiction, audio visual and teen collections including selecting print, nonprint and electronic materials for purchase, withdrawing materials and evaluating databases.

• Plans, prioritizes and makes recommendations regarding Adult Services and Teen Department budgets.  Tracks and reports expenditures. 

• Participates in long-range and strategic planning.

• Develops training sessions and training materials for patrons and staff.

• Manages and negotiates contracts with outside vendors.

• Serves as liaison to other departments regarding Adult Services and Teen services.

• Performs Adult Service and Teen desk duties as staffing patterns dictate.

• Compiles reports and statistics.

• Attends relevant professional development seminars and staff and community meetings as required.

• Assumes some duties of the Library Director in the Director’s absence.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Masters in Library Science and 2 years in a library supervisory role.

• Experience providing Teen or Adult services in a library setting.

• Project management experience; proven ability to set clear objectives, measure and monitor process, progress and results.

• Ability to plan, analyze and oversee the implementation of a departmental budget.

• Strong knowledge of current trends in library services to teens and adults.

• In-depth knowledge of library selection tools and collection development resources.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing and to adapt communication style to a diverse audience.

• Commitment to providing quality patron services.

• Ability to analyze and resolve problems with staff and patrons in a positive and professional manner.

• Understanding of current library technologies.

• Ability to read computer screens, type accurately, lift 30lbs. and move about staff and public areas.

• Ability to adjust work schedule to meet various demands of meetings, staffing and facility management including the flexibility to be able to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in Spanish