Adult Services Coordinator

About the role

The Adult Services Coordinator will work on developing and implementing structure of Librarian service to our King County Adult Patrons. Our ideal candidate is someone willing to change and adapt to an ever-growing diverse community and who understands how to incorporate a service leadership model, strategically coach, and how to guide our librarians.

Responsibilities

• Develops and facilitates system-wide specialty programs, services, and promotions for adults, teens, or children.
• Plans and leads librarian specialty meetings for associated programs.
• Works with community librarians to advise and develop effective, equitable and community-centered local services that support patrons in area of focus.
• Responsible for initiation and coordination of information services that address system-wide goals such as community outreach and collaboration, digital literacy, and school coordination.
• Serves as a programming and community engagement resource partner and subject matter expert for librarians and other public services staff.
• Aids in the selection and development of new librarians.
• Participates in the development and facilitation of relevant training for library staff that addresses the learning and development needs of librarians.
• Partners with staff that maintain current and relevant online content, identifying community needs and participating in long-range planning.
• Represents KCLS in developing community partnerships and coordinated engagement of library staff in alignment with the services strategy and values of diversity, equity, and inclusion and intellectual freedom.
• Recommends and reviews system-wide policies, procedures, and guidelines related to public service provision, programming, and specialty area of focus.
• Supervises assigned staff including selection and hiring, training and development, performance evaluation, discipline, and scheduling.

Requirements

Required: Applicants must attach a current resume and cover letter that addresses relevant work experience, education, and training as it relates to this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program.
• Three to five years’ experience as a public service librarian, ideally in a large system.

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the necessary qualifications to successfully perform the duties of the position will be considered.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Model for customer service mindset and delivery.
• Demonstrated commitment to community and the values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Analytical and decision-making skills to assess an issue and determine an optimal solution.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Demonstrated willingness to receive and respond to feedback.
• Flexible and adapts to changing needs.
• Project management from inception through completion.
• Effectively designs, implements, and evaluates programs and services.
• Adept verbal, active listening, and written communication skills with various and diverse audiences.
• Develops and maintains cooperative working relationships.

Skills

Desired Minimum Qualification:

• Washington State Librarian’s Certificate is required.
• A valid Washington State driver’s license is required.