Librarian, Principal

unclassified vacancies in the fulton public library system

permanent, temporary, and part‑time positions for various branch locations.

• central library
• metropolitan library

master's degree in library science; supplemented by five (5) years of professional librarian experience; to include three (3) years supervision experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

certification as a professional librarian issued by the state of georgia to be obtained within six (6) months of employment. May be required to possess and maintain a valid georgia driver's license as required by area assignment.

must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

qualifying veterans will be given preference in the form of a guaranteed invitation to interview for any position to which they applied and have been found to have met the minimum qualifications. Veterans’ preference provides for hiring preference on initial appointment only. To see the full fulton county veterans’ preference policy and procedure,  (text only).

the examination will consist of an evaluation of education and experience, accomplished by analysis of the application. Application must document that the applicant possesses the minimum knowledge, skills, education and experience as listed to be rated as qualified. If selected, an official, accredited college transcript is required, at time of employment, for all degrees/course work used to qualify for this position.

all applications must be completed in full before they are submitted. Please review all applications for accuracy and make all corrections before submission because errors can result in not meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional information will not be accepted after applications are received by the personnel department.

the purpose of this classification is to develop and manage an area branch, regional branch, or a specialized system-wide technical resource of the library system. Responsibilities include delivering and managing local library services, mentoring and coaching assigned staff, analyzing current services, recommending new service initiatives, and preparing reports. Additional responsibilities include organizing, leading, planning, directing, and/or implementing outreach services, programs, initiatives and presentations.

This classification is distinguished from librarian, manager in that this class manages a library, department, or serves as a specialized system-wide technical resource.

• supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff: makes hiring and disciplinary recommendations; develops and oversees employee work schedules to ensure adequate coverage and control; compiles and reviews time cards; processes employee concerns and problems and counsels or disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals/reviews; trains staff in operations, policies, and procedures; and conducts staff meetings as necessary.
• organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have the proper resources needed to complete the assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff to assist with complex/problem situations and provide technical expertise; and provides progress and activity reports to management; works at least one late evening scheduled at a library facility and some weekends.
  
  Positions can be reassigned based on the needs of the department.
• manages and coordinates activities of branch, or a specialized system-wide technical resource of library system: develops short and long-range goals and objectives for assigned branch or…