LIBRARY SUPERVISOR

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Dearborn Career Opportunities in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Librarian to oversee library operations at the Henry Ford Centennial Library. The role includes supervising part-time staff, assisting patrons with materials and technology, and supporting community programs.

You will develop educational and recreational programs for all ages, manage collections, and represent the library at meetings. A Master’s in Library Science and Michigan Level 2 certification or progress toward it are

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science or in final semester with related experience.
• Licensing: Librarian of Michigan Level 2 or ability to acquire within 6 months.
• Valid Michigan driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises part-time staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; coordinating staff training; and supporting personnel procedures. Supervisor-in-charge of building evenings and Saturdays.
• Provides services to patrons, including: assisting individuals in the use of library materials and technology; assisting patrons in finding library materials; scheduling customer use of meeting rooms; and responding to patron complaints and questions.
• Develops educational, entertainment, and other programs for children, teens, and the general public; manages relationships with the community to promote library services; prepares displays or posts to social media to advertise library materials. Attends meetings as required.
• Selects and disposes of library materials to maintain library collections.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

Skills

Supervising staff

Patron services

Program development

Community engagement

Attendance at meetings

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science

Library certification (Librarian of Michigan Level 2 or equivalent)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library - Dearborn, MI 48126 Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $57,488.00 - $80,656.00 Hourly

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF WORK

This position is responsible for performing library functions in accordance with an assigned area. Responsibilities may include supervising part-time staff; providing services to patrons; developing library programs for the community; and maintaining library collections.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Supervises part-time staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; coordinating staff training; and supporting personnel procedures. Supervisor-in-charge of building evenings and Saturdays.
• Provides services to patrons, including: assisting individuals in the use of library materials and technology; assisting patrons in finding library materials; scheduling customer use of meeting rooms; and responding to patron complaints and questions.
• Develops educational, entertainment, and other programs for children, teens, and the general public; manages relationships with the community to promote library services; prepares displays or posts to social media to advertise library materials. Attends meetings as required.
• Selects and disposes of library materials to maintain library collections.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

This job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in Library Science, or in final semester of Master’s program, with some related experience.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

• Librarian of Michigan Level 2 certification or ability to acquire within 6 months of hire.
• Valid State of Michigan Driver’s License

PARTS AND WEIGHTS OF THE EXAMINATION

• Oral 100%

DURATION OF LIST

This list will be in effect for a period of six months.

POST-EMPLOYMENT OFFER REQUIREMENTS

• Satisfactory completion of background check (including sex offender registry) and a pre-employment drug screen that tests for illegal drugs as defined by the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act but not those legalized under Michigan law.