Lead Librarian: Adult Services & Circulation

NEW YORK LIBRARY ASSOCIATION; Burnt Hills (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ballston Community Public Library seeks a Head of Adult Services and Circulation to oversee the adult services, manage the circulation desk, and lead staff development. The role supports the library’s leadership team and ensures high-quality service to patrons.

Responsibilities include developing adult programs, maintaining collections, promoting services, and coordinating outreach with community partners. The position requires a MLS and relevant library experience.

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Library Science, Information Science, or equivalent from an ALA-accredited program.
• Two years of professional library experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide library services to adults and manage the circulation department.
• Supervise paraprofessional staff and assist in library leadership.
• Coordinate outreach to community agencies and liaison with Friends of the Library.

Skills

Adult programming

Customer service

Staff supervision

Adult literature knowledge

Library technologies

Team player

Sense of humor

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science

Tools

Polaris ILS

Microsoft Office

WordPress

Canva

WhoFi

Princh

Social media

Job description

Ballston Community Public Library seeks a Head of Adult Services and Circulation to oversee the adult services, manage the circulation desk, and lead staff development. The role supports the library’s leadership team and ensures high-quality service to patrons.

Responsibilities include developing adult programs, maintaining collections, promoting services, and coordinating outreach with community partners. The position requires a MLS and relevant library experience.