LIBRARY MANAGER

PREVENTION FIRST, a statewide nonprofit organization specializing in drug and alcohol prevention, is seeking an exceptional Librarian with management experience and a creative drive to join our Chicago-based special prevention lending library.

As the library manager, the ideal candidate will supervise the senior research librarian and the library assistant as well as -

• Oversee the planning and coordination of library/clearinghouse services
• Coordinate interlibrary loans
• Supervise and participate in collection development, purchasing, inventory and maintenance for the library/clearinghouse
• Catalog library materials
• Respond to library requests; conduct database searches; check-in returned materials; schedule video loans; shelve and ship library materials
• Perform system operator functions for library technology, including managing the circulation system
• Develop and present workshops on library services and technology
• Manage organization archives
• Develop and maintain library and archive policies
• Develop, submit and implement the assigned library/clearinghouse annual budget. Monitor and approve all expenditures.
• Serve as a member of management team and interdepartmental teams as assigned and attend required meetings as library representative
• Prepare reports and written documents including the library work plan, status reports, and articles for Prevention Forum magazine and the Library Clearinghouse newsletter

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 5-7 years in library management or related experience, MLS, ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and deadlines, ability to work in a team, ability to set and achieve target-specific goals. The candidate is expected to demonstrate a strong initiative to suggest new ideas and improvements.

Prevention First offers competitive salary and excellent benefits including:

• 23 vacation days (prorated at one year anniversary)
• 10 sick days (prorated for the first year)
• 13 paid holidays
• Medical, Dental & Life Insurance, Cafeteria Plan, Short and Long Term Disability (agency pays for employee coverage which begins first day of employment)
• 401(k) Plan (eligible after 90 days, vested after 1-year of service)
• Paid parking

Prevention First is a nonprofit resource center committed to building and supporting healthy drug-free communities through public education, professional training and effective tools for those working to prevent drug use and related issues such as violence, teen pregnancy and academic failure. We are based in Springfield with a branch office in Chicago’s River North district. We are primarily funded by the State of Illinois as well as additional grants and contracts from non-governmental entities. Prevention First is also the Illinois affiliate for the Partnership for a Drug-Free America. Visit prevention.org for more information. Contact becky.barnett@prevention.org or mail resume to Becky Barnett, Prevention First, 2800 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704. No phone calls, please.

Benefits/How to Apply
General Information

We offer an exceptional benefit package to our employees:

• Subsidized parking      
• 23 Vacation days (after 1  year of service employee receives prorated amount; then 23 days once on corporate schedule)
• 10 Sick days (prorate for first year; 10 days when on corporate schedule)
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term disability - Agency pays for employee coverage
• 401(k) Plan – eligible after 90 days, vested after 1year
• Flexible hours – such as compressed workweek or flex hours

E-mail resume and cover letter to:
humanresources@prevention.org

Fax to:
Human Resources at 217.793.7354

Mail to:
Prevention First
2800 Montvale Drive
Springfield, IL 62704

No phone calls please.

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General Information
Prevention First is one of the most highly respected training and resource organizations specializing in prevention of drug abuse and related issues. That reputation has been earned by a top-notch staff of experienced professionals who share a commitment to a wide range of prevention issues, including violence, HIV/AIDS and teen pregnancy. We attract and retain the best and brightest by actively maintaining a work environment that supports each individual's professional and personal goals. Join us for a rewarding, fulfilling experience.

Prevention First's policies and practices encourage and support our employees' health, wellness and professional development. Clearly defined policies and procedures ensure that all staff understand and respect how we work together and serve our patrons. Prevention First supports the personal and family needs of its staff by offering a flexible work option for some positions, including a compressed work week option.

Prevention First is headquartered in a comfortable, expansive single-story building in Springfield, Illinois. A second office, housing training facilities and a branch of our prevention library, is on the fifth floor of a large loft space in the art district just north of Chicago's downtown Loop. Business hours for both offices are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

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Prevention First, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and prohibits unlawful discrimination in all of its programs and/or services.

For more information, e-mail humanresources@prevention.org

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