Librarian III- Adult and Neighborhood Services

Summary

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.DEFINITIONPlans, organizes, and implements the day-to-day operations and specialized programs for adult and neighborhood services in the Library system.SUPERVISIONWorks 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.Representative Duties: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.Knowledge of:Principles, practices, and procedures of public librarianshipPrinciples of budget development and managementPrinciples and methods of conducting researchPrinciples and practices of supervision, mentorship, leadership, and trainingPrinciples of customer servicePrinciples of developing and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environmentCommunication techniques and practicesPrinciples of programming, readers' advisory, reference, collection development, and managementAbility to:Select, coach, mentor, and evaluate employeesPlan, supervise, and coordinate branch operationsCoordinate adult programming and senior services, oversee branch facility usage, and performs community outreachDevelop and conduct staff training programs system-wideDevelop, learn, and implement new procedures and technologyCultivate partnerships and collaboration opportunities with community organizations and other agencies in order to carry out the Library's mission and visionAnalyze and solve technical problems, including recommending practical solutionsCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingWork with individuals and groups of varying levels of technical expertiseWork with persons from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds as well as a variety of work styles, personalities, and approachesFacilitate and de-escalate difficult or challenging conversations and behaviorsGenerate, coordinate, and analyze reports, statistics, data, and program outcomesPrepare written reports and training manualsPerforms community outreach and presentations to neighborhood associations or other community groupsDelegate work, set priorities and meet deadlines in a demanding environment with constantly shifting prioritiesProvide effective customer serviceEstablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City employees, community, neighborhood associations, vendors, contractors and the general publicREQUIREMENTSMinimum Qualifications:Education: Graduation from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university with a master's degree in library science .Experience: Four years of paid and progressively responsible work experience as a professional librarian. Experience must include planning and developing programs for adults and older adults including conducting outreach and program coordination. At least two of the four years must have included supervising or coordinating the work of others.License and certificates:Possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.Desirable Qualifications:Bilingual skills are desirable.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

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.DEFINITIONPlans, organizes, and implements the day-to-day operations and specialized programs for adult and neighborhood services in the Library system.SUPERVISIONWorks 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.Representative Duties: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.Knowledge of:Principles, practices, and procedures of public librarianshipPrinciples of budget development and managementPrinciples and methods of conducting researchPrinciples and practices of supervision, mentorship, leadership, and trainingPrinciples of customer servicePrinciples of developing and maintaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environmentCommunication techniques and practicesPrinciples of programming, readers' advisory, reference, collection development, and managementAbility to:Select, coach, mentor, and evaluate employeesPlan, supervise, and coordinate branch operationsCoordinate adult programming and senior services, oversee branch facility usage, and performs community outreachDevelop and conduct staff training programs system-wideDevelop, learn, and implement new procedures and technologyCultivate partnerships and collaboration opportunities with community organizations and other agencies in order to carry out the Library's mission and visionAnalyze and solve technical problems, including recommending practical solutionsCommunicate effectively, both orally and in writingWork with individuals and groups of varying levels of technical expertiseWork with persons from diverse social, cultural, and economic backgrounds as well as a variety of work styles, personalities, and approachesFacilitate and de-escalate difficult or challenging conversations and behaviorsGenerate, coordinate, and analyze reports, statistics, data, and program outcomesPrepare written reports and training manualsPerforms community outreach and presentations to neighborhood associations or other community groupsDelegate work, set priorities and meet deadlines in a demanding environment with constantly shifting prioritiesProvide effective customer serviceEstablish and maintain cooperative working relationships with City employees, community, neighborhood associations, vendors, contractors and the general publicREQUIREMENTSMinimum Qualifications:Education: Graduation from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university with a master's degree in library science .Experience: Four years of paid and progressively responsible work experience as a professional librarian. Experience must include planning and developing programs for adults and older adults including conducting outreach and program coordination. At least two of the four years must have included supervising or coordinating the work of others.License and certificates:Possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class C driver license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.Desirable Qualifications:Bilingual skills are desirable.#J-18808-Ljbffr