Darien Library (CT) seeks an experienced, committed, and effective library professional to lead the Materials Management staff as a full-time Department Head. This position represents a unique opportunity to apply a wide range of skills and expertise in the areas of acquisitions, cataloging, and materials handling. Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Head of Materials Management collaborates closely across departments and actively participates in Library business as a member of the Leadership Team. They consistently demonstrate kindness and compassion while holding their direct reports responsible for maintaining the standards of their department and the Library.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manages the day-to-day workflow of the Materials Management department, ensuring essential tasks are completed in a timely fashion.
- Supports and manages cataloging & acquisitions staff members and a team of part-time shelvers, including creating work schedules, processing weekly time sheets, communicating strategic and departmental goals, and evaluating job performance.
- Coordinates with cataloging and materials vendors (Baker & Taylor, Midwest Tape, Polaris) while managing and maintaining the processing, cataloging, and importing of all materials and catalog records.
- Provides statistics monthly and annually for internal purposes and the CT State Library Report.
- Oversees the Lyngsoe materials handling system and serves as the main point of contact for maintenance and repairs.
- Manages their departmental budget and participates in the annual budget development process.
- Represents the Library on public service desks for a minimum of four hours per week, in the community, and in professional librarian networks.
- Serves on the Library Leadership Team, assisting to develop and execute Library goals.
- Assumes in-charge responsibilities of the building and staff when designated.
- Trains new full-and/or part-time staff members as needed.
- Other duties and special projects as assigned.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree; Master’s Degree in Library Science or an equivalent combination of education and training strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of increased responsibilities with administrative duties, ideally including leadership experience.
- Attention to detail and organization.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Highly organized and able to balance multiple initiatives, goals, and responsibilities.
- Ability to translate institutional strategic goals and directives into departmental goals and objectives
- A commitment to superb customer service, practicing Darien Library’s “Kindness First” motto in both external and internal user experience.
- Familiarity with Baker & Taylor, Polaris ILS, and Polaris Simply Reports preferred.
Salary
This is a full-time position (37.5 hours/week) with an annual salary of $80,000 commensurate with experience. This employment package includes generous vacation, sick, and personal leave; significant opportunities for professional development; health and dental benefits; and enrollment in the Town defined benefit pension program.
Physical Demands
Essential job duties and responsibilities include remaining in a stationary position for extended periods, the ability to regularly lift and carry objects such as books up to 50 lbs., bend, stoop, and reach. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential duties.
Contact Information
Apply with a cover letter and copy of your resume to Bree Marsden, HR Manager, at jobs@darienlibrary.org by Friday, October 4, 2024. Please make your subject line Head of Materials Management.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Darien Library observes and promotes a policy of equal employment opportunity for all. This means that the Darien Library recruits, hires, trains, and promotes all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, political belief, physical disability or any other improper or illegal criteria. All employment decisions are based on legitimate employment-related criteria such as, skills, abilities, attitude and contribution to the Darien Library so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.
