Classification: Department Head – MLS – Circulation
Biweekly salary: $1,858.04-$2,601.23 (DOE)
Hours: 40 hours per week (Exempt)
Location(s): Main – 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, IN 46516
Supervision: Assistant Director of Public Services
The Department Head – MLS – Circulation oversees the effective and efficient operation of the Circulation Department and directly supervises the staff therein. The Department Head – MLS also serves as a Librarian regularly responding to inquiries and providing exceptional customer service by selecting, locating and using library materials, as well as, electronic resources Other responsibilities include personnel management of the Circulation departmental staff and organizing patron programs.
The successful candidate will possess a Master’s degree from an American Library Association accredited college or university and the appropriate Indiana Public Library Certification or the ability to obtain it within six (6) months of hire. A minimum of three (3) years professional (public preferred) library experience and one (1) year professional (public preferred) library supervisory experience is required. An inquisitive mind, sense of humor and excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must. Conversational Spanish language skills are a plus.
The Elkhart Public Library offers competitive wages, a great benefits package including vacation, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and medical, dental, vision and supplemental insurances. Other benefits include staff fun days, the opportunity to work with colleagues on specially-appointed task forces and a fun, collaborative, ever-changing environment.
Internal and external applications are being considered for this opening.
Please submit resume with cover letter and completed EPL application (available on-line or at all Library locations) to hr@myepl.org<mailto:hr@myepl.org> or mail same to Elkhart Public Library, Attn. H.R., 300 S. 2nd St., Elkhart, IN 46516. EOE.
Application deadline: June 20, 2018
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