Library Branch Manager; Librarian III

Under general supervision is responsible for the operation of a branch library, central library section/department, a technical services section or coordination of a system-wide library program. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment. Exercises direct supervision over assigned staff.

One of 28 branch library locations.

This position requires a flexible schedule, to include evenings and weekends.

• Formulates goals, plans, and procedures for assigned area of responsibility.
• Directs, coordinates, and schedules the activities of assigned area.
• Directs the overall operation of the branch or section.
• Supervises, trains, monitors, counsels, and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Monitors and evaluates the work of assigned staff.
• Monitors use and maintains quality of collection of library materials in the department or facility under Librarian III's supervision including recommending titles or subjects for purchase.
• Reviews assigned media for books and other library materials for a branch or Central Library collection, and purchases selected materials.
• Maintains work records and prepares reports.
• Analyzes, evaluates, and selects materials.
• Participates in library committee work.
• Monitors and evaluates all services.
• Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.
• Library Little Red Wagon:
  Operates City vehicle in a safe and efficient manner. Unloads and loads books, lifts containers of sand, tables and rocks/other material used in early childhood activities which requires lifting and carrying materials weighing up to 40 pounds.

• Master's Degree in Library Science, Library and Information Studies/Science or Information Studies/Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited university.
• Three (3) years' experience as a professional librarian.
• One (1) year in a supervisory capacity.
• No substitution for education allowed.

• Experience supervising daily operations of a facility.
• Experience serving as a direct supervisor to assigned staff.
• Experience providing reference and reader’s advisory instruction and assistance.
• Experience working with stakeholders in the community.
• Spanish language proficiency.

• Knowledge of book and media publishing industry trends, issues, and practices.
• Knowledge of library theories, issues, practices, and trends.
• Knowledge of all systems used in public libraries (AACR2, LC subject headings, Dewey decimal system, MARC formats and the OCLC bibliographic utility).
• Skill in supervising, training, selecting, monitoring, counseling, and evaluating assigned staff.
• Skill in operating a personal computer, PC applications, and electronic resources as used in libraries.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to interpret library policies, objectives and services to community groups, educational leaders, publishing industry representatives, other City departments and the general public.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to handle all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Library Little Red Wagon:
  Knowledge of principles, practices, and methods of early childhood development. Working conditions are outside with exposure to temperature variations.