Assistant Director, Flint Public Library (Middleton)
Flint Public Library
Full-time
On-site
Middleton, Massachusetts, United States
$76,500.00-$83,000.00,Yearly
3 days ago
About the Position In this role you will specialize in collection development/maintenance, customer service, staff development, and general administration tasks. Examples of key areas of interest are listed, but not limited, to the items below.
Collection Development/Maintenance:
Develop, establish, and apply selection and evaluation criteria to build a collection of high-quality and relevant resources for Databases and Serials. Primary responsibility for Patron Requests integrates research on circulation patterns and trends into forward-thinking planning and purchasing processes. Participate in establishing policies around materials acquisition and de-selection. Make acquisition decisions consistent with policy. Evaluate materials and resources in various formats to develop and maintain the collection. Maintain an in-depth and current knowledge of the collection, ensuring the maintenance of the collection through coordinated de-selection and replacement. Liaison with Historical Resources staff to identify and acquire local history and genealogy materials. Monitor the materials budget and keep track of monies spent and encumbered. Participate in the development and maintenance of reference resources to meet community needs. Customer Service:
Develop and implement standards of service that ensure the prompt and efficient resolution of each inquiry by internal and external customers, delivered with the utmost courtesy and respect. Meet with vendors and book publishers. Promote the value of products and services within the library and throughout the community. Develop strategies and sources to stay well informed as a readers’ advisor.
About the Schedule Work Hours
Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. On rare occasion employees may be re-assigned to a different work location (other than original assignment) within the library system to meet changing service needs. All employees are expected to participate in the hours of operation, for the Library location, including daytime, evening, and weekend hours.
About You Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association. -OR- Bachelor’s degree and enrolled in an MLS/MLIS program with the ability to obtain an MLS/MLIS within twelve (12) months of hire. Valid Florida driver’s license by date of hire. Preferred Qualifications:
One year of experience in a library environment.
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