EMPLOYMENT
Open: Library Director
The North Manchester Public Library Board is looking for a dedicated and visionary individual to fill the position of Library Director.
The library serves about 6,000 area residents in the northern portion of Wabash County. The building is situated in downtown North Manchester, just miles from Manchester University. This active community includes students from birth to college, area business people, and a large retirement constituency.
The library director is responsible for managing staff, daily operations of the building, ordering of materials, and maintaining state library standards. This person is also an ex-officio member of the library board and reports all activities to the board. This a full time position requiring at least 35 hours a week, with some night and weekend hours included.
For more information about our library, please visit our About page.
Qualifications:
Direct any questions or resumes for the director position to the attention of:
Lisa Ulrey
North Manchester Public Library
405 North Market Street, North Manchester, IN 46962
Email: employment@nman.lib.in.us
The library serves about 6,000 area residents in the northern portion of Wabash County. The building is situated in downtown North Manchester, just miles from Manchester University. This active community includes students from birth to college, area business people, and a large retirement constituency.
The library director is responsible for managing staff, daily operations of the building, ordering of materials, and maintaining state library standards. This person is also an ex-officio member of the library board and reports all activities to the board. This a full time position requiring at least 35 hours a week, with some night and weekend hours included.
For more information about our library, please visit our About page.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required and 15 hours of State-required library science courses; MLS from an ALA-accredited institution preferred.
- Ability to attain Library Certificate 4 (LC4) or higher within six months of hire date.
- Proven leadership with administrative and supervisory skills.
- Interest in continuing to lead the library forward in outreach to residents and unique communities.
Direct any questions or resumes for the director position to the attention of:
Lisa Ulrey
North Manchester Public Library
405 North Market Street, North Manchester, IN 46962
Email: employment@nman.lib.in.us
Closed: Part-Time Library Clerk
The North Manchester Public is NOT currently hiring for a part time library clerk position but we are always accepting applications. To download an application below and please submit it along with a cover letter to the Circulation Desk at the North Manchester Public Library.
PART-TIME LIBRARY CLERK:
The Library Clerk is responsible for circulating library materials, providing needed services for library patrons and the community, and maintaining the materials of the library. The Library Clerk reports to the Circulation Desk Manager in the Adult Department, and the Children's Librarian in the Children's Department.
EDUCATION: High school graduate preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Prior work in a library preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS: Computer skills; outstanding customer service skills; must be able to follow instructions and work independently.
Some evening and/or weekend hours required. Must Be able to lift 20lbs. Be able to squat and work on your feet for long periods of time.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE TURNED IN WITH A COVER LETTER.
The Library Clerk is responsible for circulating library materials, providing needed services for library patrons and the community, and maintaining the materials of the library. The Library Clerk reports to the Circulation Desk Manager in the Adult Department, and the Children's Librarian in the Children's Department.
EDUCATION: High school graduate preferred.
EXPERIENCE: Prior work in a library preferred.
SPECIAL SKILLS: Computer skills; outstanding customer service skills; must be able to follow instructions and work independently.
Some evening and/or weekend hours required. Must Be able to lift 20lbs. Be able to squat and work on your feet for long periods of time.
ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE TURNED IN WITH A COVER LETTER.