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Duluth Public Library is welcoming applications for a new cohort of three Librarian II positions.
Text courtesy of Susan Schumacher, Youth Services Supervisor, City of Duluth – Public Library
Are you a librarian ready to pursue a new leadership role? Do you love great views? Duluth Public Library is welcoming applications for a new cohort of three Librarian II positions. These positions are leaders in the areas of Adult Services, Youth Services, and Technical Services. DPL is looking for innovative thinkers to bring new ideas to Duluth and its community. If you are passionate about serving a diverse group of patrons from all backgrounds, working with a staff who is dedicated to the mission of the public library, and embracing change as DPL seeks to improve its services, read on.
The Adult Services Librarian II serves as a team leader for the Adult Services staff. This position oversees the daily workflows of Adult services including scheduling both Reference and the Computer Center desks, Interlibrary Loan, materials handling, and adult programming. As a team leader, this position is an invaluable resource for staff throughout DPL. Working closely with the Adult Services Supervisor, the Librarian II helps lead higher-level project planning and visioning for DPL.
The Youth Services Librarian II leads the work of a very busy and dedicated Youth Services work group. Duties include facilitating programming team meetings, coordinating the Summer Reading Program, scheduling staff to work at the service desk, doing storytime, and providing reference and readers advisory assistance to children and caregivers. In addition to leading the work of staff, this position collaborates with the Youth Services Supervisor to help set the direction for services, programs, collections, and spaces for children and teens.
The Technical Services Librarian II serves as team leader for DPL’s Technical Services staff. This position oversees the daily workflow of Technical Services including acquisitions, receiving, processing, and cataloging. As a team leader, this position is an invaluable resource for staff throughout DPL. The Librarian II also plays a key role in administrating DPL’s Polaris ILS. Working closely with the Circulation and Technical Services Supervisor, the Librarian II helps lead higher level project planning and visioning for DPL.
Applications are being accepted from now until April 26. To learn more and apply, please visit the City of Duluth Career Pages.
