Head of Adult & Technical Services Departments

The historic Howell Carnegie District Library has a full-time position for an experienced manager to oversee the library’s Adult & Technical Services Departments. This individual also serves on the seven-member leadership team.

The Howell Carnegie Library is about to embark on strategic planning, responding to a shift in community demographics and library usage.

The successful candidate will strengthen library services to meet the changing needs of the community, offering robust programming options for adults.

This individual will manage and supervise a mix of eight full and part-time staff to create a cohesive team.

Competitive salary from $58,417 – $73,653 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications).

Benefits package including

  • Medical, library pays 100% of premiums
  • MERS Defined Benefit retirement plan, library contributes 100%
  • One week of leave after six months (in the first year of employment)
  • Three weeks of leave after one year – up to a maximum of 5 weeks
  • Generous and flexible sick leave policy

Priority will be given to resumes received by September 8, with an anticipated start date of December 4, 2023. The application process will remain open until a qualified candidate is found.

Interested individuals should email a cover letter that specifically addresses the position requirements, a resume and three references with contact information, including email addresses to employment@howelllibrary.org. For more information call Diane McKee at 517-546-0720 x 114.

The Howell Carnegie District Library is an equal opportunity employer.

Howell Area Information

The historic Howell Carnegie District Library has a full-time position for an experienced, team-orientated leader to oversee the library’s Adult & Technical Services Departments

The library is open and welcoming to all members of our community, including individuals who may be encountering hardships or challenges that affect their behavior and interactions. Our jobs require someone with the ability to work respectfully and capably with people from all backgrounds and age groups. You must demonstrate a positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and a sense of humor while working with customers, co-workers and community.

In providing customer service, you may encounter situations that require de-escalation or assistance from a supervisor or person-in-charge. Your ability to exercise quick and mature judgement is crucial.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master of Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited university
  • 3 years of progressively more responsible public library experience
  • 3 years of supervisory experience in a customer service environment
  • 3 years of library programming experience or equivalent for adults

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with Innovative Interfaces, Sierra application
  • Technical services experience
  • Archives/local history experience

Essential Functions:

  • Manage staff of Adult and Technical Services Departments including hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating
  • Formulate, deliver and evaluate programming and outreach for adult audience
  • Responsible for collection development for adult audience
  • Active engagement in the community
  • Responsible for all technical services including ILS settings
  • Maintain Howell Area Archives and local history collection including managing volunteers

8/21/23

Head of Adult & Technical Services Departments

The historic Howell Carnegie District Library has a full-time position for an experienced manager to oversee the library’s Adult & Technical Services Departments. This individual also serves on the seven-member leadership team.

The Howell Carnegie Library is about to embark on strategic planning, responding to a shift in community demographics and library usage.

The successful candidate will strengthen library services to meet the changing needs of the community, offering robust programming options for adults.

This individual will manage and supervise a mix of eight full and part-time staff to create a cohesive team.

Competitive salary from $58,417 – $73,653 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications).

Benefits package including

  • Medical, library pays 100% of premiums
  • MERS Defined Benefit retirement plan, library contributes 100%
  • One week of leave after six months (in the first year of employment)
  • Three weeks of leave after one year – up to a maximum of 5 weeks
  • Generous and flexible sick leave policy

Priority will be given to resumes received by September 8, with an anticipated start date of December 4, 2023. The application process will remain open until a qualified candidate is found.

Interested individuals should email a cover letter that specifically addresses the position requirements, a resume and three references with contact information, including email addresses to employment@howelllibrary.org. For more information call Diane McKee at 517-546-0720 x 114.

The Howell Carnegie District Library is an equal opportunity employer.

The historic Howell Carnegie District Library has a full-time position for an experienced, team-orientated leader to oversee the library’s Adult & Technical Services Departments

The library is open and welcoming to all members of our community, including individuals who may be encountering hardships or challenges that affect their behavior and interactions. Our jobs require someone with the ability to work respectfully and capably with people from all backgrounds and age groups. You must demonstrate a positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and a sense of humor while working with customers, co-workers and community.

In providing customer service, you may encounter situations that require de-escalation or assistance from a supervisor or person-in-charge. Your ability to exercise quick and mature judgement is crucial.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master of Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited university
  • 3 years of progressively more responsible public library experience
  • 3 years of supervisory experience in a customer service environment
  • 3 years of library programming experience or equivalent for adults

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience working with Innovative Interfaces, Sierra application
  • Technical services experience
  • Archives/local history experience

Essential Functions:

  • Manage staff of Adult and Technical Services Departments including hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating
  • Formulate, deliver and evaluate programming and outreach for adult audience
  • Responsible for collection development for adult audience
  • Active engagement in the community
  • Responsible for all technical services including ILS settings
  • Maintain Howell Area Archives and local history collection including managing volunteers

8/21/23

Howell Area Information