Head of Technical Services

Northville District Library • Northville Charter Township, MI

22h • $65,291 - $77,792

About The Position

Northville District Library is seeking an experienced, innovative, and enthusiastic Librarian to oversee the acquisition, cataloging, processing, and discovery of its physical and digital collections. The position is 40 hours per week and includes some weekends and evenings. It is a union position.

The Head of Technical Services leads departmental staff and workflows, manages collection acquisition and technical processes, and supports public service and library operations. The role also serves on the library’s management team and may serve as Librarian-in-Charge of the building when assigned.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Level I Permanent Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan.
• Two or more years of library department supervisory experience with a proven public service orientation.
• Advanced knowledge of library technical services principles and practices, bibliographic utilities, placing materials acquisition orders, authority control, and RDA/AACR2 standards.
• Hands-on experience managing and navigating various Integrated Library System (ILS) modules.
• Exceptional communication, critical thinking, and change-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse library departments.
• Proven track record of introducing new technologies and adapting to evolving environments.
• Ability to lift, pull, and push library materials weighing up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, train, and develop departmental staff, including holding regular one-on-one check-ins to motivate team members and support their daily progress.
• Direct daily workflows and design efficient departmental procedures.
• Coordinate and oversee departmental volunteers and manage specialized annual projects.
• Monitor the department budget and purchase essential supplies.
• Plan, direct, and manage acquisition, cataloging, and processing of all library collection materials.
• Perform original and copy cataloging, database maintenance, and authority control.
• Serve as the primary vendor contact to resolve collection purchasing or acquisition issues.
• Retrieve data, compile information, and prepare reports and statistical analyses for services, programs, and collection usage.
• Provide reference, readers’ advisory, and library services support for patrons of all ages at the public Information and Reference Desks.
• Develop and maintain assigned collection areas.
• Serve on the library’s management team and assist the Director with strategic initiatives and operational activities.
• Serve as Librarian-in-Charge of the building when assigned.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, annual sick leave allowance, personal business time, and nine paid official holidays.
• Fully funded opportunities to attend industry and library conferences.
• Participation in an Annual Staff Development Day, described as a non-working day dedicated to team learning.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• MERS retirement pension and 457 account.
• Employee Assistance Program available for the employee and their family.

What This Job Offers

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