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…