Adult Services Manager- Shaker Heights Public Library, Shaker Heights, OH (FT)

Shaker Heights Public Library seeks a collaborative, creative manager to lead our Adult Services team. We are a busy, first-ring suburban library serving a diverse population. The Adult Services Manager develops, coordinates, and directs the library's service to Adults and community partners; oversees the development and maintenance of the various collections; and supervises the Main Library's Adult Services department in cooperation with the Branch Manager.

The ideal candidate will be a strong leader who demonstrates:

Unwavering commitment to customer service and principles of equity and inclusion

Interest in applying innovative technologies to improve service

Experience working creatively with children or teens

Knowledge of literature for children and teens

Excellent reference and technology skills

Strong communication skills, both oral and written

Work with diverse populations and supervisory experience in a public library are a plus

Qualifications:

Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited school 

Minimum of three years of professional library experience in youth services, with progressive levels of responsibility and supervision 

Hours: Full-time, Exempt, 40 hours per week. This position works a variety of day, evening, and weekend hours

Salary range: $28.68-$35.14 per hour depending on qualifications and experience. 

Benefits: The library offers health, dental, and life insurance beginning on Day 1. As well as generous paid time off including vacation, sick, and holiday hours.

Pay Information: SHPL typically hires new staff in at the entry rate of the posted pay scale. Exceptions may be made for successful applicants who have significant (5+ years) direct experience in the position at a level beyond what is expected of a new hire.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement: 

We welcome, value, and seek to include people of all races, cultures, religions, socioeconomic statuses, ages, visible and invisible disabilities, political and social viewpoints, sexual orientations and gender identities. 

We recognize that systemic inequities and barriers exist. We continually strive to dismantle them and provide equitable access for all members of our community and staff. 

Read our complete Mission, Vision, and Values statement at https://shakerlibrary.org/about-us/mission-vision-values/