Library Supervisor

Job Summary

First supervisory level library work in the municipal library system. Employees in this class either manage a branch or a special collection, oversee technical services operations, or provide regional library services. They assist the manager of a city-wide reference and information department.

• Perform difficult or original cataloging or ordering of rare books, orchestral music titles, and specialized library materials.
• Participate in material selections, conduct technical services, implement staff training programs, and develop and evaluate programs.
• Supervise reference and reader advisory services, technical services, and rare book or orchestral music cataloging through subordinate librarians, technicians, and clerical personnel.
• Contact external organization representatives to promote library services and solicit assistance.
• Work under the supervision of a higher-level librarian or library administrator.

• Possession of a fifth year degree from an accredited school of library science.
• Two years of librarian experience in a large library system.
• One year of full performance-level librarian experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• For the Fleisher music collection assignment, a bachelor’s degree in music theory from an accredited college or university.
• Physical ability to perform the duties and work in the required environmental conditions.

• Submit official college transcript(s) and any required licenses, registrations, or certifications.
• Provide documentation for foreign degrees as certified by a professional evaluation service.

Candidates may be eligible for preference points for veterans, legacy, national volunteer service, and career and technical education graduates of the Philadelphia School District, subject to the applicable criteria.