Librarian II - Adult Services

Southfield, City of•Southfield, MI

About The Position

This position is responsible for managing electronic resources, including online databases, e-books, streaming media, and internet resources. The role involves coordinating the evaluation, acquisition, marketing, and maintenance of these resources, as well as training staff and patrons on their usage. The Librarian II will also monitor and analyze usage statistics, serve as a liaison between the Adult Services and Technology Divisions, and represent the library on local consortia committees and library technology committees. Additionally, the role includes collection development for both electronic and print materials, budget management, policy formulation, providing reference and reader's advisory services, planning and organizing patron programs, creating digital signage, and acting as Librarian-in-Charge as assigned.

Requirements

Master's degree in Library Science from an A.L.A. accredited university.
One-year full time professional library experience.
Proactive, public service attitude, along with ability to interact and work effectively with patrons and staff.
Experience with technology, especially tablets, e-readers, smartphones and other devices used with the library’s digital services.
Possess knowledge of online information resources, downloadable media, computers and software programs.
Effective written communication skills and proactive approach to problem solving.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic resources preferred.
Experience in supervision and training of staff desirable.
Demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources, and an awareness of new developments and trends in public libraries.

Responsibilities

Manage electronic resources, including online databases, e-books, streaming media, and internet resources.
Coordinate the evaluation, acquisition, marketing and maintenance of electronic resources.
Train staff and patrons on the usage of electronic resources.
Monitor and analyze usage statistics for all electronic resources.
Function as liaison between the Library’s Adult Services and Technology Divisions.
Serve as library representative on local library consortia committees.
Serve as division representative for library technology committees.
Responsible for electronic and print collection development.
Develop and monitor budget for areas of responsibility.
Assist in formulating policy and procedures.
Provide Reference and Reader’s Advisory services at public service desks.
Plan and organize programs and presentations for library patrons.
Create digital signage for the division to promote programs.
Act as Librarian-in-Charge as assigned.
Perform related duties as assigned.