Librarian III- Adult and Neighborhood Services

The eligibility list that will be established as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill both bilingual and non-bilingual vacancies that occur during the life of the eligibility list. The current vacancy in the Library Department is for a full-time bilingual (English/Spanish) position in the Branch and Neighborhood Services Division. Only those candidates who are identified as bilingual (English/Spanish) will be referred to this position.

Plans, organizes, and implements the day-to-day operations and specialized programs for adult and neighborhood services in the Library system.

Works under the administrative supervision of a Principal Librarian who outlines work, monitors work in progress, and reviews completed work. Exercises general or immediate supervision over professional, paraprofessional, technical, and clerical support staff.

Oversees the day-to-day in-person and virtual operations of adult and neighborhood services for the Library system, including coordination of programs, collections, and services; daily operations of library branches; communication with the public; and delivery of customer service.

Selects, schedules, trains, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff, including librarians, paraprofessional, clerical, and volunteers, engaged in providing adult and neighborhood services system-wide.

Prepares, administers, and monitors the budget for the adult and neighborhood services activities of the Library. Allocates funds and monitors expenditures.

Addresses the needs of the community by planning and engaging in decision-making activities pertaining to library operations and priorities.

Implements and evaluates system-wide adult and neighborhood programming through community engagement and partnerships. Sets goals and priorities for adult and neighborhood services.

Identifies, prepares, implements, and oversees grant requests and other funding sources related to adult and neighborhood services, collections, or programs.

Performs neighborhood outreach and collaborates with community partners to implement system-wide adult and neighborhood programming.

Analyzes data, surveys, and outcomes; maintains records; and prepares a variety of statistical and analytical reports.

Attends and participates in a variety of internal and external meetings, including professional library organizations. Makes public presentations and represents the Library on committees and at various professional meetings on a City, local, and regional level.

Provides input and recommendations on the acquisition and development of adult collections and materials.

Keeps abreast of developments and trends in library services, collection development, programming, technology and related areas. Makes recommendations for changes.

Responds to various inquiries and complaints from the public. Interprets and explains library policies and procedures to staff and patrons.

Assume the duties of the Principal Librarian in his or her absence.

Performs other duties as assigned.

• Principles, practices, and procedures of public librarianship
• Principles of budget development and management
• Principles and methods of conducting research
• Principles and practices of supervision, mentorship, leadership, and training
• Principles of customer service
• Principles of developing and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment
• Communication techniques and practices
• Principles of programming, readers’ advisory, reference, collection development, and management

• Select, coach, mentor, and evaluate employees
• Plan, supervise, and coordinate branch operations
• Coordinate adult programming and senior services, oversee branch facility usage, and performs community outreach
• Develop and conduct staff…