Adult Services Librarian

Career Opportunity: Halton Hills Public Library
Adult Services Librarian
One (1) Full Time, Permanent position
Job Number: 202510

The Town of Halton Hills is located on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississauga of the Credit. Halton Hills, located 45 minutes from Toronto, is a unique and vibrant community with over 61,000 people and two well-established library branches. HHPL welcomes more than 250,000 visitors annually and more than 500,000 website visitors. We empower our patrons to learn, read, create, innovate, and experience at our Library. We strive to remove barriers and to foster an atmosphere of learning, support, understanding, and inclusion. We employ over 35 professionally trained library staff, who go above and beyond to provide stellar service to our patrons and deliver high-quality programs and relevant events. If this excites you, we’d love to continue the conversation.

Position Summary

This position reports to the Manager of Community Engagement, and is responsible for developing, delivering, and evaluating programs, outreach, and partnership opportunities with an evolving and diverse community, aimed at increasing the profile and use of the Halton Hills Public Library. The position supervises Library Associates responsible for the delivery of adult services.

Position Responsibilities

These responsibilities indicate the general nature and level of work expected. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required by the incumbent. The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required and as the nature of library services evolve.

Adult Services

• Be responsible for the development, delivery, and evaluation of programs, outreach, and partnership opportunities with organizations, groups, agencies, businesses, and other stakeholders to increase the use of library resources and services in response to the current and future needs of the community.
• Plan, conduct, and evaluate dynamic, innovative, adult-oriented, local history and digital archives programs and makerspace activities, as well as programs on current technologies, social media, e-resources, and desktop software.
• Build and foster effective teams composed of Library Associates who are responsible for delivering project-based outreach services or programs.
• In relation to adults, identify community needs, trends and demographics, and develop and manage community-based initiatives to ensure that they meet community needs.
• Facilitate effective communication with partners to respond to the community’s evolving needs.
• Research best practices for adult services in public libraries.
• Coordinate the library’s adult activities at outside events and to community organizations (e.g. local events, schools, community centres).
• Seek opportunities to promote library services through presentations, membership on appropriate adult-related committees, and through participation in community events.
• Provide input on Collection development projects.
• Maintain elements of the library's social media presence.

Leadership

• Deliver customer service excellence with internal and external customers that meets HHPL’s Mission, Vision, and Values
• Develop adult-focused initiatives that support HHPL goals in collaboration with other library departments
• Participate in library’s extended leadership team meetings
• Participate in leading appropriate section of departmental meetings
• Champion system-wide Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion initiatives

Supervisory

• Manage, recruit, train, coach, and evaluate the members of the Adult Services team
• Supervise the work of designated seasonal and co-op students
• Direct and monitor the performance of co-op students, pages, and volunteers

Financial Management

• Facilitate the implementation of grant-funded projects including managing and monitoring fund distribution
• Manage and monitor expenses for departmental budget allocation
• Purchase program supplies as needed

Qualifications

Essential

• Minimum education: Master of Library and Information Science or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum two years’ experience working in a public library setting.
• Strong team leader and team builder, both within the branch and in the community.
• Demonstrated experience in community programming and customer service.
• Superior facilitation and interpersonal skills.
• Exceptional programing and presentation skills.
• Strong communication skills.
• Fosters a positive and engaged team culture where staff collaborate and are supported in the development of their knowledge and skills.
• Experience in recruiting, training, setting tasks, and supervising/coaching staff.
• Well-developed organizational, analytical, and project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, review, and recommend changes to policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects with minimal supervision.

Desirable

• Bachelor's degree or experience in social services and public relations, marketing, or communications is considered an asset.

Hours: 35 hours per week. Includes weekdays, evenings, and weekends in both Acton and Georgetown branches.

Salary Range: $79,608 – $94,773, annually + competitive benefits and pension

Application Deadline: Sunday, June 29, 2025

Start Date: August 2025