Patron Service Manager with a Youth focus

Supports the library’s mission and vision by effectively managing one of the library’s three Patron Services Teams. Teams include Librarians, Library Associates, Supervisors and/or Coordinators. Each of the three Patron Services Managers oversees ONE of the following areas across all three Patron Services teams:
Collection Development
Youth Services (this position)
Circulation Services
Overseeing one of these areas includes setting goals, drafting budgets, assigning tasks, and evaluating the area’s effectiveness.

64,000

MLIS Degree from accredited library school (or equivalent)

3-5 years of recent management or supervisory experience.

Occasional travel, valid Ohio driver’s license, and proof of insurance.

Experience helping patrons navigate library technology (databases, online catalog, ebooks, etc.)

Thorough knowledge and understanding of the service role of the public library and how cataloging and processing of library materials and database maintenance fulfill that role.

Skill in the Polaris automation environment, or ability to develop that skill

Basic knowledge (or ability to gain that knowledge) of AACR2 cataloging practices and MARC format standards and the ability to apply these in original cataloging. Ability to apply Library of Congress Subject Headings and Dewey Decimal Classification System.

Experience with library collection development for both print and digital resources

Diversified library background which includes experience in public service, personnel management, and digital resources

Experience working with a variety of ages.

Experience managing in an environment with a collective bargaining unit.

Comprehensive benefits package: 22 vacation days; 10 paid holidays; sick and bereavement leave; medical, dental, vision and life insurance; OPERS (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System)
40 hours (includes daytime, some evening and weekend hours; including every third weekend)