LIBRARIAN I, HEAD OF ADULT SERVICES

The Petersburg Public Library System seeks a customer service oriented person to be the Head of Adult Services at the Central Library.  This position oversees the day-to-day operation of circulation and reference activities and is responsible for collection development, answering reference questions, providing genealogical and research assistance, and implementing programs.  This position supervises 5 employees, which involves staff development, training, scheduling, and performance appraisal.  As a member of the Library’s Leadership Team, this person will assist in developing policies, procedures and the strategic plan.

Requires and MLS from an ALA-accredited program and 3-5 years of library experience preferable with some supervisory experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Eligibility for certification as a professional librarian by the Commonwealth of Virginia and possession of a valid appropriate driver’s license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia. 

SPECIAL NOTICE:  Final applicants will be required to submit an updated DMV driving record.  Status: Classified/full-time.  Salary range: $32,318 - $38,810

CLOSING DATE:   Open Until Filled

(The position above is being recruited by the City of Petersburg.  Persons not employed by the City of Petersburg may apply for the position by filing an application with the City of Petersburg.  Employment applications are available at the Human Resources Department, City Hall Annex, Petersburg, Virginia 23803, and on the internet at http://www.petersburg-va.org/jobline/petgjobapp.doc .)

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Joel Southern
Communications Specialist
School of Information Sciences
University of Tennessee
1345 Circle Park Drive, Suite 451
Knoxville, TN 37996-0341
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(865) 974-6727
jsouthern at utk dot edu
www.sis.utk.edu