Head of Materials Management

Illinois; Plainfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

Paid time off

Tuition assistance program

Professional growth opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Plainfield Area Public Library seeks an experienced library leader to manage the Materials Management Department at our Will County facility. You will oversee technical services, guide a dedicated team, optimize workflows, and drive cataloging and vendor coordination to serve a diverse community of 85,000 residents.

The role is full-time, exempt, 40 hours per week, with an annual salary of $64,628–$72,706, plus retirement, PTO, and professional development benefits.

Qualifications

• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Five years professional related experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Attend and participate in ILS consortium’s Technical Services committee work.
• Meet with and assist staff to assess their current projects and priorities.
• Organize and oversee a consortium or local catalog cleanup project.
• Troubleshoot a cataloging issue or decision with staff.
• Review collection data to prepare a report for staff or library leadership.
• Update the Materials Management manual to reflect new cataloging guidelines, consortium decisions, or changes in department procedures.
• Support department staff in working with a vendor to resolve an ordering discrepancy.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team on revising a Library policy.
• Notarize a document.
• Act as the Person In Charge.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Project management

Education

MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution

Job description

Plainfield Area Public Library is seeking a motivated self-starter to manage our Materials Management Department. Serving a vibrant, diverse community of over 85,000 residents, you will lead technical services from our newly renovated facility. If you are ready to tackle challenges, embrace emerging technologies, and define the future operations of Materials Management, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact. You will lead a dedicated team, optimize workflows, and ensure our collections reflect and inspire our community.

What you might do in a typical day:

• Attend and participate in ILS consortium’s Technical Services committee work.
• Meet with and assist staff to assess their current projects and priorities.
• Organize and oversee a consortium or local catalog cleanup project.
• Troubleshoot a cataloging issue or decision with staff.
• Review collection data to prepare a report for staff or library leadership.
• Update the Materials Management manual to reflect new cataloging guidelines, consortium decisions, or changes in department procedures.
• Support department staff in working with a vendor to resolve an ordering discrepancy.
• Collaborate with the Leadership Team on revising a Library policy.
• Notarize a document.
• Act as the Person In Charge.

We are looking for candidates with:

• MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution
• Five years professional related experience.
• Demonstrated leadership experience.

This is a full-time, exempt, 40 hours per week position. Pay & benefits include:

• Annual salary of $64,628 - $72,706, depending on experience
• Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund
• Paid time off: 15 vacation days, 5 personal days, 8 sick days, and 8 holidays in your first year
• Tuition assistance program
• Professional growth opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• For complete benefits available and pay range, visit our website

The Plainfield Area Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

Benefits and complete salary ranges are available on the employment page of the Library’s website.

Plainfield Area Public Library, Will County