Careers

Overview

Reporting to the Detroit Public Library (DPL) Executive Director, uses a “business first” orientation to gain a broad and deep understanding of the strategies and system-wide operations of DPL. Develops, recommends, and implements human resources strategies aligned with DPL’s organizational strategies, priorities and desired culture. Serves as DPL’s chief labor negotiator, representing DPL in contract negotiations, grievances and other related matters with DPL’s six bargaining units. Develops and implements business-focused policies/contracts, procedures, and processes. Leads change in key human resources areas including staffing, performance management, HRIS, professional development, employee/labor relations, compensation, and benefits. Leads and coaches assigned management, professional and support staff.

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to Debra Williams at dwilliams@detroitpubliclibrary.org by Friday, September 19th, 2025.

Overview

The Security Department services the library system twenty-four (24) hours a day and is responsible for maintaining Security and enforcing library policies at Main Library. The Security Department is located in the Main Library at 5201 Woodward Avenue.

Submit completed resume with cover letter to tsimon@detroitpubliclibrary.org.

Overview

Under administrative direction, plans, coordinates, and manages the adult services operations, programs, services, and personnel in an assigned Library Branch within the Detroit Public Library (DPL) system; plans and develops cooperative projects in the community; maintains collections relevant to program areas and assigned branch location; provides quality customer service; and supports organizational goals, policies and guidelines.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for assisting in the administration of a branch or main library department of the Detroit Public Library (DPL); assists with the supervision of the day-to-day operations, staffing, planning, and implementation of assigned adult services program area; ensures quality customer service; maintains and organizes a relevant collection of library materials; provides relevant programs for the community; and participates in and supports organizational goals, policies, and guidelines.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for assisting in the administration of a branch or main library department of the Detroit Public Library (DPL); assists with the supervision of the day-to-day operations, staffing, planning, and implementation of assigned children/youth services program area; ensures quality customer service; maintains and organizes a relevant collection of library materials; provides relevant programs for the community; and participates in and supports organizational goals, policies, and guidelines.

Overview

Under general supervision, provides general reference and/or specialized customer service within an assigned adult services program area of the Detroit Public Library (DPL); provides assistance to library customers such as analyzing library needs, selecting library materials, advises the public in the use of library materials and resources, and handles reference and information search requests; provides quality customer service; and supports organizational goals, policies and guidelines.

Overview

Under general supervision, provides general reference and/or specialized customer service within an assigned children/youth services program area of the Detroit Public Library (DPL); provides assistance to library customers such as analyzing library needs, selecting library materials, advises the public in the use of library materials and resources, and handles reference and information search requests; provides quality customer service; and supports organizational goals, policies and guidelines.

Overview

Under manager’s supervision, performs routine library customer service functions and tasks within the Detroit Public Library (DPL) including greeting customers, assisting with routine circulation activities, entering and retrieving data from automated systems, and assisting library users.