The Bailey Library is in need of a full-time Adult Services Librarian to work in our busy lakeside library. The library is a dynamic community center located in the summer resort town of Winthrop, situated between two beautiful lakes in a downtown setting, halfway between the service centers of Augusta and Lewiston.
In this position we will look to you to help create a wonderful and transformative library experience for the Winthrop community, from individual customers and interest groups to local organizations and small businesses.
The role of this position is to encourage and foster lifelong library users and supporters by sharing expertise and innovative ideas, and shaping library services and programs offered to the Winthrop community. The ideal candidate must be a natural communicator, knowledgeable about all aspects of the library, and admired for his/her ability to inspire enthusiasm among patrons. Candidates must have a deep knowledge of popular reading materials and be experienced in developing and providing innovative programs. The position requires someone with a friendly, approachable style and an ease with technology.
PRIMARY ROLE:
- Plan, prepare, promote and implement signature programs to support a variety of cultural experiences and civic engagement.
- Cultivate relationships with local organizations, businesses, interest groups and underserved populations to identify ways that the library can support these communities through outreach, services, and programs.
- Enrich the customer experience by adding content to the library's newsletter, social media, and website.
- Have a knowledge and excitement about books that are being published, news about upcoming and popular authors, and be able to suggest purchases and share literary expertise with colleagues.
- You will train staff in your areas of expertise, including technology, readers' advisory, digital services, adult programming, customer service and research practices.
- You manage the library's adult services volunteers effectively, and create opportunities for residents to volunteer at the library.
- You directly supervise part-time adult services technicians, and work closely with the youth services staff.
WHO YOU ARE:
- You love meeting new people.
- You are engaged with the community.
- You are a technology expert.
- You see the big picture and are a natural communicator.
- You are flexible, adaptable, and willing to help in different areas when needed.
- You have an innate talent to teach and enjoy working with a group or one-on-one.
- You understand customer needs and enjoy connecting them with the right solutions.
- You're an active, patient listener who intuitively understands people's needs.
- You engage well with others and are passionate about providing an exemplary customer experience.
- You're a team player who thinks quickly on your feet.
- You inspire fun in the people around you.
- You're a capable and effective public speaker.
- You're an excellent time manager and a skilled project manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- MLIS/MLS/MSLS plus one year experience or equivalent 2:1 combination; see:
https://www.ccsi.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Equivalency-chart.pdf
BAILEY LIBRARY VALUES:
- To make the customer smile. Excellent customer service is what sets us apart from other libraries. Everyone will have a great experience each visit to the library.
- To innovate. Our leadership team and trustees have a shared passion for innovation and creativity. We think about new ways to deliver exceptional service every day.
- To inform. We are committed to providing the best content possible to help connect our customers with the information and research tools needed to make good decisions.
- To listen. We want to hear from our members about how well we are doing in meeting their needs and how we can do better.
- To collaborate. We know we work better together. We are committed to working with each other as well as other community organizations to make Winthrop a better place to live, learn and work.
- To learn. We are eager to learn and love to lead. We continually look for trends and ideas that we can adapt to meet the needs of library patrons.
This is a full-time, non-exempt position with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical insurance, a pension, and generous paid time off. The position is 40 hours/week, but includes flextime to prepare for programs and events.
