Posted: 9/3/26
Salary:  $56,172 - $60,340/yr., DOQ and Spanish fluency.
Location: Silver Falls, OR

 

JOB TITLE:       
Adult Services Librarian
                
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Library Programs
Develop, coordinate, provide, and promote relevant and innovative library programs for adults. Provide programs directly, such as book club meetings, lectures, concerts, workshops, film screenings, and crafting events.
 
Reference and Readers’ Advisory
Provide reference services by awareness and use of local and remote resources, conduct reference interviews, and do research. Direct patrons to library materials and resources that match their interests and abilities. Compile book lists, bibliographies, and other wayfinding resources. Instruct patrons in the use of library media and resources and assist with technical questions.
 
Supervise Staffing in the Adult Services Department
Train, schedule, assign and supervise work activities of department staff and volunteers; review work; perform annual evaluations and recommend commendations or improvement plans; respond to and resolve employee complaints. Perform all duties of department assistants as needed. Ensure uniform compliance with library policy and procedures.
 
Collection Development
Develop and manage the department’s collection of library materials in all formats. Order new materials on a consistent schedule and within department budget. Select outdated or worn materials to be discarded or replaced. Recommend broad collection additions and/or changes to the Library Director.
 
Fiscal
Provide recommendations related to budget for program area. May develop grants or other funding for special projects and increased services. Maintain records and monitor expenditures for compliance with requirements of approved budget, grants, gifts, and donations.
 
Technical
Serve as technical liaison for library staff, Chemeketa Cooperative technical staff, and private-sector technical contractors to coordinate the library’s in-house technology needs with the Chemeketa Cooperative. Support staff with technical needs. Assist with website and digital presence, including social media.
 

Please refer to the Job Description for a more complete list of job skills and duties.
 

HOURS:                                             
Full-time, exempt position, includes evening & weekend hours.
 

QUALIFICATIONS:                      
ALA-accredited MLS degree.
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SALARY RANGE:                         
$56,172 - $60,340/yr., DOQ and Spanish fluency.

​APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
 

HOW TO APPLY: 
Download and print application materials:
Job Application (pdf)
​Supplemental Questions and Materials (pdf)
or
Job Application (ms word)
​Supplemental Questions and Materials (ms word)
Applications may be dropped off or mailed to
Attn: Human Resources, Silver Falls Library District, 410 S. Water St, Silverton, OR 97381.
or
email: info@silverfallslibrary.org
or
phone for more information: 503-873-5770​
There is currently no online application process