Head of Technical Services

Following the retirement of our long-standing leader, Northville District Library is seeking an experienced, innovative, and enthusiastic Librarian to oversee the acquisition, cataloging, processing, and discovery of our physical and digital collections.

Position: 40 Hours per week, including some weekends and evenings

This is a Union Position

Perks & Benefits:

• Time Off: Paid vacation, annual sick leave allowance, personal business time, and 9 paid official holidays.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to attend industry and library conferences (fully funded) and participation in our Annual Staff Development Day (a fun, official non-working day dedicated to team learning).
• Health & Wellness: Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), Short and Long-Term Disability, MERS retirement pension and 457 account.
• Support: Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available for you and your family.
• The People: Inspire a supportive, tight-knit team of dedicated tech services enthusiasts who are passionate about helping others and always pull together to succeed.

Key Responsibilities:

Departmental Leadership & Workflows

• Mentor, train, and develop departmental staff, utilizing regular one-on-one check-ins to motivate team members and support their daily progress.
• Direct daily workflows and design efficient procedures for the department.
• Coordinate and oversee departmental volunteers and manage specialized annual projects.
• Monitor budget and purchase essential departmental supplies.

Collections & Technical Management:

• Plan, direct, and manage acquisition process, cataloging, and processing of all library collection materials.
• Perform original and copy cataloging, database maintenance, and authority control.
• Act as the primary vendor contact to resolve any collection purchasing or acquisition issues.
• Retrieve data, compile information and prepare reports and statistical analysis for services, program and collection usage.

Public Service & Library Operations:

• Provide reference, readers’ advisory, and library services support for patrons of all ages at the public Information and Reference Desks.
• Effectively develop and maintain assigned collection areas.
• Serve on the library’s management team, assisting the Director with strategic initiatives and operational activities.
• Serve as the Librarian-in-Charge of the building when assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Certification: Level I Permanent Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan.
• Experience: Two (2) or more years of library department supervisory experience with a proven public service orientation.
• Technical Expertise: Advanced knowledge of principles and practices of library technical services, bibliographic utilities, placing materials acquisitions orders, performing authority control, and RDA/AACR2 standards.
• Systems Knowledge: Hands-on experience managing and navigating various Integrated Library System (ILS) modules.
• Core Skills: Exceptional communication, critical thinking, and change-management skills.
• Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively across diverse library departments.
• Innovation: Proven track record of introducing new technologies and adapting to evolving environments.
• Physical Demands: Ability to lift, pull, and push library materials weighing up to 40 pounds.

Deadline for application: December 1, 2026

The Northville District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran’s status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local laws.