ADULT SERVICES COORDINATOR (Professional Librarian III) - Range 15 / NON

Municipality of Anchorage; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Municipality of Anchorage seeks a leader to head Adult Services for the Anchorage Public Library (APL) at Loussac Library, directing adult programming, events, outreach, and services to meet community needs.

The role hires, trains, mentors, and evaluates Adult Services staff; manages budgets; drives policy, planning, and collaboration; represents the library in the community; and participates in system-wide leadership and operations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school.
• Two years of professional library experience, including one year in a supervisory role with some budget preparation experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads Adult Services for the Anchorage Public Library (APL) by setting direction for adult programming, events, outreach, and services at Loussac Library that meet community needs.
• Manages Adult Services staff by hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating employees and establishing effective workflows and performance standards.
• Oversees division reporting and budgets; ensures consistent application of policies and procedures; communicates with respect and tact to resolve patron and personnel issues.
• Drives division planning, policy development, and system-wide collaboration; supports efficient, forward-looking library operations.

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Job description

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: Library HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM LOCATION: 3600 Denali Street

Employees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.

To be considered for employment, candidates must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

This position leads Adult Services for the Anchorage Public Library (APL) by setting direction for adult programming, events, outreach, and services at Loussac Library that advance APL’s mission and meet community needs. Manages Adult Services staff by hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating employees and establishing effective workflows and performance standards. Oversees division reporting and budgets. Ensures consistent application of policies and procedures; effectively communicates with respect, tact, and courtesy to resolve patron and personnel issues. The role drives division planning, policy development, and system-wide collaboration, solving complex service, staffing, and operational challenges with clear communication and sound judgment. Across all duties, it fosters a welcoming, high-performing environment for patrons and staff, maintains strong awareness of trends and best practices, represents the library in the community, and supports efficient, forward-looking library operations. Serves on the leadership team to develop and implement system-wide policies, training, and objectives. Performs other duties as assigned.

Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school and two (2) years of professional library experience, one (1) year of which is at the supervisory level with some experience in budget preparation.

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire. Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400) at time of hire.

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/ E-Verify-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160) and (AS 12.62.400). Accordingly, it will be necessary for the selected applicant to provide certain identification information and be fingerprinted. Fingerprint cards must be dated within 30 days from date requested. The processing fee of $48.25 plus the cost of being fingerprinted (variable) is the responsibility of the selected applicant and must be accomplished before beginning work.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference:

Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA. For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at [phone]