Librarian III

Position Overview

The Library Manager III is a senior leadership role responsible for the effective operation of the Salida Library under the direction of a Library Operations Manager. The incumbent may work evening and weekend hours and will supervise Librarian I/II and Library Assistants, supporting system‑wide collection development and community partnerships.

• Provide excellent reference, referral, and readers’ advisory services.
• Develop and implement programming and promote system‑wide programs and services.
• Attend outreach and community events and serve as liaison to Friends of the Library and municipal advisory bodies.
• Maintain an attractive print collection and support system‑wide collection development.
• Supervise staff and volunteers, including recruiting, training, evaluating, and approving timesheets.
• Develop weekly desk schedules, arrange substitutes, and coordinate building maintenance needs.
• Inspect building and grounds, conduct safety inspections, and submit maintenance work orders.
• Attend monthly Municipal Advisory Council meetings, senior leadership meetings, and staff briefings.
• Participate in regional and system‑wide committees and recommend library policy.
• Act as Program Manager for the Salida Library Passport Program and Book Club in a Box program.
• Collect and report branch statistics, prepare annual branch budget, and handle cash and bank deposits.
• Prepare incident and on‑the‑job reports as needed.
• Participate in the establishment of long‑range goals, plans, and objectives of the library.

• Public library purposes, principles, organization, and procedures.
• Principles of supervision and training.

• Supervise, train, coordinate, and evaluate work performed by staff and volunteers.
• Plan, develop, implement, and maintain programs and policies for assigned work sections.
• Interpret library policies and procedures and apply them with good judgment.
• Prepare budget recommendations and administer budgets throughout the year.
• Prepare and deliver written and verbal presentations to various groups.
• Make independent decisions while working without direct supervision.
• Understand written and oral instructions.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials, employees, and the public.
• Maintain smooth operation and workflow.
• Keep informed on current trends in literature and library techniques.

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA‑accredited institution.
• Two years of experience as a professional librarian, including one year equivalent to a Librarian II.

• One year of supervisory experience within the two years as a professional librarian.
• Two years of experience in a public library setting.

Benefits associated with this position can be found in the Stanislaus County Benefits Summary.