Adult Services Librarian

Job Description

Do you love talking to people? Do you delight in engaging adults in creative and interesting opportunities? Do you get excited when you recommend a book to someone you know they will enjoy? If you answered yes to these questions, Henika District Library is looking for you!

Job Type

Full-Time

Schedule

40 hours per week including rotating Saturdays (1-2 per month) and Monday evenings (This may vary during the first month while training)

Salary

Starting at $38,000/yr

Reports To

Director

Expected Start

Late July 2026

Benefits

• Healthcare
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• MERS Retirement
• Paid holidays

Adult Services Duties

• Creating and performing virtual or in person adult programs on various topics
• Making and executing take-and-make activity kits, as applicable
• Maintaining awareness of new adult materials in the collection
• Maintaining the adult collection consisting of fiction and non-fiction books, audiobooks, large print, DVDs, video games, board games, kits, and special collection items
• Processing slips for cataloging
• Managing the adult programming and materials budgets
• Coordinating with the Youth Librarian and Director on library initiatives
• Performing outreach with local organizations, retirement homes, and senior communities
• Overseeing the Seed Library
• Generating a monthly report for review for the Director and the Library Board

General Duties

• Serving the public at the circulation desk by checking in and out library materials and issuing/updating library cards
• Collecting money for overdue fines and lost and damaged materials
• Ensuring circulation policies and procedures are followed for the proper handling of patron and materials records for an accurate library database
• Sorting, packing, unpacking, and inspecting library materials received from or being delivered to other libraries
• Running reports and lists for item hold information and interlibrary loan requests
• Searching shelves for requests, retrieving items requested, and routing items appropriately, as well as for overdue items prior to sending overdue notices
• Contacting patrons or other libraries as necessary
• Providing assistance to patrons and staff in the use of library equipment and machines
• Assisting with curbside delivery / locker pickup as needed
• Familiarizing self with general library policies and enforcing them as necessary
• Placing and filling item hold requests
• Providing library and directional information to patrons in person or over the telephone
• Attending and participating in any staff meetings or other meetings with supervisor
• Performing other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Proficient computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office and Google Drive
• Able to work with general supervision and adhere to established policies and procedures
• Interpersonal and communication skills for interaction with staff and patrons in an effective and courteous manner
• Able to retrieve materials from shelves upon patron or staff request
• Able to push/pull fully loaded book carts, retrieve or place materials above shoulder or below knee level, and transport materials and delivery bags weighing up to 40 pounds
• Able to operate a variety of equipment including cash register, fax, and copy machines
• Valid MI driver’s license and/or available transportation for travel to workshops and library-related meetings
• Possession of or ability to obtain at least a Level 4 Library Staff Certification from the Library of Michigan
• High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Related experience orchestrating programs and events for adults preferred
• Experience working in a library preferred

Education

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience

• Event planning: 1 year (Preferred)
• Library: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location

In person

Encouraged to Apply

Fair chance