Reference Department Manager, Westchester Public Library, Chesterton, IN
Posted July 4, 2020
Description:
Westchester Public Library seeks a full-time, professional Reference Department Manager.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and a consistently professional and approachable manner.
- Provides reference and readers’ advisory to patrons of all ages in person and via phone, email, and other electronic methods.
- Performs balanced, relevant, inclusive collection development of the adult fiction and nonfiction print collection; and the adult fiction and nonfiction electronic collection; and carefully monitors related budgets and expenditures.
- Manages small group of part-time Reference staff.
- Coordinates all inter-library loans and related processes.
- Curates educational resource lists, bibliographies, and other materials to enhance user experience and promote Library resources.
- Promotes Library programs and services when interacting with patrons and visitors.
- Compiles statistics and prepares reports.
- Follows Library policies and procedures.
- Reports personnel, building maintenance, and security or other issues to the Branch Manager.
- Seeks out and attends professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Participates in committees and special initiatives.
- Other duties as needed or assigned.
This is a full-time position. Salary from $38,000 depending upon experience, with an excellent benefits package.
How to Apply:
The original job posting with full description can be found here. To apply, email PDFs of the following to [email protected] :
- Cover letter explaining why you are interested in and qualified for the role.
- Current resume.
- Three professional references, to include one former or current supervisor.
Position open until filled.