Library Supervisor: Lead Programs, Staff & Collections

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

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