Monterey County - Managing Librarian

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A combination of experience, education, and/or training which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

 

Thorough knowledge of:

Ø       Philosophy, trends and major challenges of library science

Ø       Principles and practices of professional library work

Ø       Management principles and practices

Ø       Principles and practices of effective supervision and leadership

Ø       Community needs assessment and methods of involving the community in library planning and services

Working knowledge of:

Ø       Principles and trends of community and public relations

Ø       Library automation systems and their management

Ø       Emerging technologies such as online databases and the internet

Ø       Quality customer service and the facilitation of that service

Some knowledge of:

Ø       Team formation, training, support, facilitation and membership responsibilities

Ø       Public libraries and their particular needs and challenges

Skill and Ability to:

Ø       Supervise, train, evaluate and schedule professional and paraprofessional subordinate staff

Ø       Interpret library policies and procedures to both the public and to library staff; develop, draft, & critique library policy

Ø       Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ø       Practice, model, train staff, and assure the delivery of quality public library service

Ø       Support and participate in team activities and functions

Ø      Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and with the public

 

Conditions of Employment

Must possess a valid California Class C Drivers License and maintain a good driving record in order to drive to regional library branches that may be assigned.

 

EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of experience, education or training. A typical way to acquire these required knowledge and skills is listed below:

Experience

Approximately one year of experience performing duties equivalent to those of a Principal Librarian or three years of experience performing duties equivalent to those of a Supervising Librarian for the Monterey County Free Libraries

AND

Education

Completion of graduate level courses leading to a Master of Library Science degree, plus on-going, professional development courses.