Adult Services Librarian
Penn Hills Library is seeking an engaging leader who will mentor staff, design and implement creative adult and family programs and services, and curate inclusive, high-quality collections.
This position is ideal for a person who is ready to share innovative ideas and build relationships that will enrich the lives of community members.
What you will do:
- Work with the leadership team to maintain high quality standards for service by participating in the development of equitable library policies and procedures, budgeting, and reporting.
- Ensure staff are delivering outstanding service by teaching, coaching and leading by example.
- Build long lasting relationships by engaging with the community and developing strong lines of communication.
- Provide reader’s advisory, genealogy, and reference assistance.
- Promote library services and resources through creative displays and marketing.
- Develop and implement innovative programming and outreach for adults.
- Evening and weekend work for community and special events, as needed, is expected.
What you will need:
- Knowledge of current library practices and ability to anticipate future trends, including best practices in reference service.
- Ability to lead effective meetings- facilitation skills.
- Skilled in organizing, prioritizing, delegating, and providing multiple kinds of services.
- Ability to excel as a productive and positive team member.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, patrons, and the public
- Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent public service and teamwork
- Master’s degree in Library Science preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience working in public libraries will also be given serious consideration.
What would be great:
- Familiarity with the social services network and how to engage with it.
- Confidence in building a referral network of peers both in and out of the library field.
- At least 3 years of public library experience.
- Community involvement in previous work or personal experience.
Job Type: Full-time, benefits, including evenings and weekends
Salary: $50,000
The Penn Hills Library is a 501c3 nonprofit library in Allegheny County with a service area of over 40,000 residents. We believe in engaging the community, supporting their needs, and charging no fines or fees for service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
