City of Palm Springs - Director of Library Services

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• Assume full management responsibility for all library services and activities including contract management with outside agencies; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
  
• Manage the development and implementation of departmental goals, objectives, policies and priorities for each assigned service area.
  
• Establish, within City policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; allocate resources accordingly.
  
• Plan, direct and coordinate, through subordinate level staff, the library's work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems.
  
• Assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement; direct and implement changes.
  
• Promote and coordinate specific activities within the library; prepare program event and facility marketing material including news releases, flyers, schedules of events, pamphlets and brochures.
  
• Coordinate the services of the library with the programs of other libraries; cooperate with such agencies to provide extended library services.
  
• Evaluate the needs of the community; plan, develop and direct library programs and services to address such needs.
  
• Identify alternative means of supporting and financing library services and programs.
  
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
  
• Oversee and participate in the development and administration of the department, historical society and PEG access television budget; approve the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; approve expenditures and implement budgetary adjustments as appropriate and necessary.
  
• Explain, justify and defend department programs, policies and activities; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
  
• Represent the library to other departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinate assigned activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
  
• Provide staff assistance to the City Manager; participate on a variety of boards, commissions and committees; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
  
• Provide staff support to assigned boards and commissions.
  
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of library services.
  
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
  
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.