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Position Title: Assistant Manager (full-time), Art, Music and Media Services
Institution: Allen County Public Library
Responsibilities: Supervise, train and schedule 6 circulation desk assistants and a department clerk. Work at reference desk to provide information and help patrons locate desired library materials. Assist in developing public programming in the arts. Participate in development of policies and procedures for the department and supervise in absence of the manager. Collection development in the areas of art, music, media, and other subjects in the 700's. Participate in the planning, organization, development, presentation, and evaluation of Library services to the community.
Qualifications / Requirements: ALA/MLS degree and a minimum of one year's library experience. Supervisory experience preferred. Undergraduate degree with major in art, music, or related departmental field. Strong interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to providing information in the context of pro-active library service. Ability to work cooperatively and positively with a wide variety of patrons and co-workers. Bilingual ability in Spanish or an Asian language is desirable but not required. Cooperative spirit, reliability, enthusiasm, friendliness, energy, resourcefulness, initiative, tact, good judgment, and a sense of humor are essential. Ability to work a variety of day, evening and weekend hours.
Salary, Rank & Benefits: Range minimum is $37,960. Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability plans. Cumulative sick leave. Library-paid retirement fund. Personal business leave. Four weeks vacation. Deferred compensation plan (457). Federal credit union. Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Variety of voluntary insurance plans, including long term care. Flexible spending account. Free parking. Relocation allowance.
Deadline: Open until filled.
Application: Please send letter of interest and qualifications, resume, and the names of three professional references to

Charlene Holly
Human Resources
Allen County Public Library
PO Box 2270
Fort Wayne, IN 46801-2270

e-mail to cholly@acpl.lib.in.us; fax to (260) 421-1389; or bring in person at 200 East Berry Street on Monday, Tuesday or Thursday from 9:00am – 5:00pm, or on Wednesday from 9:00am – 6:00pm. Our phone number is (260) 421-1230. For further information see our home page at http://www.acpl.info/hr.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.