Adult & Teen Services Manager -95th Street Library

Naperville Public Library•Naperville, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Naperville Public Library is seeking an Adult & Teen Services Manager to join their team. This role provides leadership and management for the operation, development, implementation, and evaluation of Adult & Teen Services. The manager will oversee all related Adult Services activities, including collection management, adult and teen programming, public use computers, reference services, and community partnerships. A key aspect of this role is ensuring consistent best practices across buildings and departments through collaboration, working cohesively toward shared goals.

Requirements

Master of Library and Information Science degree (ALA accredited college/university). Candidates pursuing MLIS with comparable library and supervisory experience are encouraged to apply.
Minimum three years of library related experience.
Excellent customer service skills; model these skills to all staff.
Strong leadership and team building skills; ability to motivate staff; encourages growth, recognizes skills, and fosters improvement when needed; provides and accepts regular performance feedback.
Ability to provide quality management through assessment, improvement, and follow through; applying technologies as needed to streamline processes and operational efficiencies.
Strong written and verbal skills; speaks clearly, demonstrates group presentation skills, and conducts productive meetings.
Proficient in relevant computer software programs including Microsoft Office and Outlook.
Strong interpersonal skills working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, communication styles, abilities, and backgrounds.
Proactive self-starter with strong analytical skills and problem-solving abilities; identifying and resolving problems efficiently; gathering and analyzing information objectively and thoroughly.
Flexibility and change management skills to assist with organizational shifts in priorities.
Ability to make timely decisions and de-escalate conflict, exhibits sound and accurate judgment, remains calm in difficult situations.
Strategic planning and project management skills; develop effective and realistic action plans.
Communicates information regularly and effectively; managerial courage to communicate concerns and problems that need to be addressed.
Solid understanding of current technological trends.

Nice To Haves

Management or supervisory experience in libraries or other fields preferred.
Bilingual proficiency a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides operational direction and hands-on leadership to the Adult & Teen Services Department, ensuring excellent public service and customer service.
Provides supervision, motivation, coaching, and discipline to staff, including hiring and training new staff.
Develops a high-performing team with diverse skills and talents, encouraging collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Models best practice behavior in customer services, accountability, communication, collaboration, and adaptability, establishing clear expectations for staff.
Delegates work assignments, grants authority to work independently, sets expectations, and monitors delegated activities.
Collaborates with the Leadership Team to develop and implement goals and recommends changes to the Adult and Teen Services Department.
Ensures the effectiveness of all Adult & Teen services, programming, and collection maintenance through ongoing evaluation to meet community needs, preparing statistics and reports as needed.
Ensures staff develop the knowledge and skills to provide programs that support community needs.
Oversees collection maintenance, including selection recommendation, weeding, replacing, and analyzing; collaborates with Collection Services and other departments to ensure the relevance, quality, and effectiveness of Library materials.
Identifies and develops outreach and partnership opportunities within the community; encourages and supports staff participation at community events.
Functions as the lead in charge of all building issues while on duty as Person-In-Charge.
Observes safety and security procedures and ensures staff training.
Communicates regularly with the Director of Public Services.
Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.