Employment Opportunity
Organization: Bellevue Public Library
Position: Adult Services Manager
Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week. Daytime, evening, and weekend hours required.
Salary: Starting at $25.00 per hour; commensurate with experience.
Benefits: Accrual of vacation and sick hours, paid holidays, personal days, medical insurance, and payment into the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.
Reports to: Library Director
The Bellevue Public Library is seeking a full-time (40 hrs/wk) Adult Services Manager. The Adult Manager oversees all aspects of library services to adults including; material selection, collection development, training, development and presentation of programs, and supervision of Adult Services staff. This position will serve as a part of the management team and report directly to the director. The position also requires working flexible hours including daytime, evening, and weekend shifts.
This manager should have, and openly display, a passion for public libraries and customer service. Curiosity and the desire to consistently deliver library services that are both reflective of community needs and innovative are key in this position, as is the ability to build effective relationships within the organization as well as with patrons. As a key member of the library’s management team, the Adult Services Manager will contribute to the planning and implementation of policies and procedures that enhance the library’s wide-ranging public service initiatives.
Duties:
- Coordinate and manage Adult Services department functions.
- Advise the Director on matters related to department and library-wide operations.
- Provide superior reference assistance and readers’ advisory services including information on library services; assist and instruct patrons in using library services, equipment, and facilities.
- Analyze diverse and changing community interests and popular culture trends and ensures proactively that collections and programming which is relevant, current, and easily accessible to the community.
- Maintain a pleasant and inviting environment in the Adult Services department. Interpret library policies and procedures for the public, as well as resolve patron and personnel issues within established guidelines.
- Coordinate selection, development, weeding, and continuous maintenance of Adult Services collections in multiple formats. Strive for collections that are both useful and entertaining.
- Explore new collection development practices, tools and/or vendor services that will improve or streamline processes.
- Plan, present, and assist staff in planning and implementing programming activities.
- Recommend and implement approved goals and objectives for the Adult Services department.
- Conduct effective evaluations designed to strengthen skills and improve productivity of supervised staff.
- Together with Circulation manager and Youth Services Manager, collaborate and assume necessary administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Library Director.
- Attend and participate in meetings related to job responsibilities.
- Ability to work a varied schedule, including evenings and weekends (Two closing shifts a week and two Saturdays a month).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree required; MLS or MLIS from an accredited library school preferred.
- Working knowledge of library resources.
- Minimum of one year’s experience in a professional library setting.
- Supervisory aptitude and experience.
- Ability to deliver a high level of public service to Library patrons.
- Proficiency with Internet and database services, including Microsoft products.
- Successful completion of a background check.
A valid driver’s license
For consideration, applicants should submit an employment application, resume, and cover letter, and three references to:
courtney.mcgrath@bellevue.lib.oh.us or to:
Courtney McGrath, Director
Bellevue Public Library
224 E Main St.
Bellevue, OH 44881
Applications received by July 24th, 2026, will receive priority.