Adult Services Coordinator

King County Library System • Issaquah, WA

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

King County Library System (KCLS) is looking for an Adult Services Coordinator (classification: Public Services Coordinator) who will further KCLS strategic goals by developing and coordinating programs for patrons in the adult’s specialty area. The position emphasizes services that respond to their educational, recreational, cultural and social needs and interests and oversees the work of assigned staff while also participating in the selection, hiring, and training of librarians. The Adult Services Coordinator will work on developing and implementing structure of Librarian service to our King County Adult Patrons. Our ideal candidate is someone willing to change and adapt to an ever- growing diverse community and who understands how to incorporate a service leadership model, strategically coach, and how to guide our librarians. This person would need experience with managing grants, budgets, and developing relationships with outside stakeholders. The role will need a strong understanding of the role librarians play in supporting adults in KCLS Service Directions. (Life Long Learning, Engaging with Books & Reading, Obtaining Trustworthy Information, and Making Meaningful Connections)

Requirements

• Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program.
• Three to five years’ experience as a public service librarian, ideally in a large system.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.
• Model for customer service mindset and delivery.
• Demonstrated commitment to community and the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Analytical and decision-making skills to assess an issue and determine an optimal solution.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Demonstrated willingness to receive and respond to feedback.
• Flexible and adapts to changing needs.
• Project management from inception through completion.
• Effectively designs, implements, and evaluates programs and services.
• Adept verbal, active listening, and written communication skills with various and diverse audiences.
• Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships.
• Washington State Librarian’s Certificate is required.
• A valid Washington State driver’s license is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with managing grants, budgets, and developing relationships with outside stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of the role librarians play in supporting adults in KCLS Service Directions. (Life Long Learning, Engaging with Books & Reading, Obtaining Trustworthy Information, and Making Meaningful Connections)

Responsibilities

• Develops and facilitates system-wide specialty programs, services, and promotions for adults, teens, or children.
• Plans and leads librarian specialty meetings for associated programs.
• Works with community librarians to advise and develop effective, equitable and community-centered local services that support patrons in area of focus.
• Responsible for initiation and coordination of information services that address system-wide goals such as community outreach and collaboration, digital literacy, and school coordination.
• Serves as a programming and community engagement resource partner and subject matter expert for librarians and other public services staff.
• Assists in the selection and development of new librarians.
• Participates in the development and facilitation of relevant training for library staff that addresses the learning and development needs of librarians.
• Partners with staff that maintain current and relevant online content, identifying community needs and participating in long-range planning.
• Represents KCLS in developing community partnerships and coordinated engagement of library staff in alignment with the services strategy and values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and intellectual freedom.
• Recommends and reviews system-wide policies, procedures, and guidelines related to public service provision, programming, and specialty area of focus.
• Supervises assigned staff including selection and hiring, training and development, performance evaluation, discipline, and scheduling.
• Participates in the planning and distribution of promotional materials for programs in specialty areas.
• Makes presentations on KCLS programs and services.
• Maintains professional expertise to provide relevant subject matter expertise.
• Leads, coordinates, and actively participates on internal and external committees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• KCLS ensures equal opportunities and consideration for all job applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
• KCLS does not tolerate discrimination or harassment during any stage of employment, including in recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, or training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level