The following position is now available at the Crown Point Community Library, Crown Point, Indiana:
The Crown Point Community Library is seeking an energetic, motivated individual to become its Programming & Outreach Librarian. Under the direction of Library Director, the Programming & Outreach Librarian supports Crown Point Community Library’s mission of being a community center for lifelong discovery by managing and scheduling the library’s adult programming and outreach services. Programming & Outreach Librarian performs duties requiring considerable judgment and initiative in planning and overseeing programming and outreach services for adults both within the library and outside the library.
Some responsibilities include:
- Member of the Library’s Leadership Team.
- Initiates, plans, oversees, and conducts a variety of programs and activities to encourage the use of the library by adults including: films, concerts, reading clubs, speakers and performers, and other special events.
- Supervises adult & teen volunteers; ensures compliance with library policies and procedures. Responsible for adult volunteer program for library system.
- Selects, orders, and weeds materials for adult Fiction print collection, online e-materials within prescribed budget.
- Regular public service duties include staffing service desks as coverage demands and providing roving reference/Reader’s Advisory duties.
- Maintains and cultivates contacts with the general community, schools, other libraries, and city employees to advance library outreach opportunities.
- May work nights and weekends to support programming and outreach events.
Qualifications:
- Master of Library Science from ALA accredited school, required.
- Must be eligible for Indiana State Library LC3 certification.
Application Process:
Provide three professional reference contacts
Full Position description may be found at crownpointlibrary.org
Incomplete applications may be discarded.
Position open until filled.
Salary: $50,563/year