Library Technical Services Director jobs in Chicago, IL

The Glen Ellyn Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and service-oriented professional to lead our Library Services team as the Director of Library Services. The Library Services Director is responsible for supervising the provision of lending services for the Library, the support services related to this function, and for primary assistance in the provision of these services. The Library Services Director is also responsible for associated administrative activities and for representing the department in library-wide decision-making. The Library Services Director may supervise the operation of the entire Library in the absence of the Library Director and will be responsible for additional designated services as assigned.

Primary responsibilities:  

• Carries out administrative duties in support of the department, which include:
  • Hiring, training, supervising and evaluating departmental staff
  • Developing and administering departmental budget and strategic plan 
• Oversees and provides services directly to the public, which include:
  • Problem solving issues with the public or with library items
  • Issuing and renewing library cards
  • Answering and/or redirecting inquiries in person and over the phone, via email and chat
  • Hold shelf maintenance
  • Receiving and recording fines and fees associated with departmental transactions from all stakeholder libraries and groups
• Oversees and provides support activities to the department, which include:
  • Generating and maintaining manuals, policies and procedures
  • Resolving item and reciprocal borrower issues 
  • Ordering and tracking departmental supplies
• Carries out other duties in support of the department and the Library which include:
  • Attending, participating and presenting in staff meetings and staff committees, Library Board meetings, department head meetings
  • Serving as Library representative to SWAN, RAILS and other interested groups, committees, and task forces primarily pertaining to functions associated with Library Services functions 
  • Gathers and presents statistics for month end, year end, and board reports, IPLAR and ILLINET
    
    

Benefits: The library offers an agile and supportive environment. Benefits include:   

• IMRF   
• Medical, dental insurance   
• Up to four weeks of vacation per year   
• Paid holidays, personal time, and sick leave   

 Qualifications and Experience  

• ALA accredited Masters Degree in Library Science or its demonstrated equivalent
• Five years successful professional work experience providing library services in a public contact positions, preferably within a public library
• Two years successful work supervisory experience

About the Library  
The mission of the Glen Ellyn Public Library is to serve the community as a vibrant center for accurate information, robust learning, and personal discovery.  

• We believe that a community flourishes when it sees itself reflected in its library and uses the library as a window for discovery.   
• We exist to provide an open, vibrant center that builds community where all people can connect, explore new trends, and find trustworthy, reliable information to feed their curiosity.   
• We demonstrate it by offering dynamic, modern spaces, a broad range of resources and timely events, trusted and welcoming staff, and a commitment to the wellbeing of our community.   

 
Glen Ellyn Public Library serves a community of almost 29,000 people, about 20 miles west of Chicago.    

 
We recently adopted a new 5-year strategic plan, with the focus of being an anchor institution in the community.   

 
We seek diverse candidates who reflect different identities and encourage those who have gained skills outside of traditional education to apply. All abilities are encouraged to apply. 

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