Supervising Librarian Job Berkeley area,California USA,Management

Supervising Librarian

Class Code: 2207

Salary: $ - $ Annually

Under direction, plans, organizes, and supervises the activities of a branch library or section of the main library; performs related work as assigned.

Class Characteristics

The Supervising Librarian is the first full supervisory level in the professional Librarian series. Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating and supervising employees and functions of an assigned branch or section of the main library. Primary responsibilities involve administration and maintenance of the physical facility, supervision of professional, technical and support staff, and providing of reference and readers advisory services for the public.

This class is distinguished from Library Services Manager in that the latter has division-level and system-wide management responsibilities.

Examples of Essential Functions

Plans, organizes, schedules, supervises and reviews the work of professional, technical and support staff;

Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for assigned activity;

Recommends selection of assigned staff, evaluates work performance and provides for their training and professional development;

Participates in Library operations, including material selection, public service and community relations, and reference and readers advisory service; makes studies and recommendations for improved service delivery;

Provides for facility upkeep and maintenance;

Participates in supervisory staff meetings and acts as a liaison between library management and branch staff;

Assists in developing the branch budget requirements;

Serves on various library committees, both within and outside the library and collaborates with library management staff in service assessments;

Maintains records and prepares periodic or special reports regarding branch activities or related matters;

May represent the Library in meetings with the public, citizens groups and other agencies; and

Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of public library services and administration, including service objectives, organization and procedures;
Principles and practices of budget development and administration;
Principles and practices of effective employee supervision, including selection, training, work evaluation and discipline.

Skill in:

Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, and reviewing the work of assigned professional, technical and support staff;
Selecting, motivating and evaluating staff and providing for their training and development;
Analyzing complex administrative problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending effective courses of action;
Preparing clear and concise written reports, correspondence, and outreach and informational materials;
Establishing and maintaining effective working relations with a variety of individuals and groups, including library staff, patrons, common groups and service providers, including making verbal presentations;
Selecting and recommending a variety of library material for patron use; and
Performing difficult reference, research and technical librarian work.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent to graduation from a college or university with a Master's degree in Library Science and three (3) years of experience as a professional librarian. Some lead or supervisory experience is desirable. Progressively responsible related experience may be substituted for the college coursework on a year-for-year basis.

Other Requirements

Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities.
When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.
Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

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