Thursday, December 5, 2013

Solano County Libraries - Supervising Librarian



Recruitment #13-345020-01

Approximate Salary: $67,982.60 - $82,633.28/year
Opening Date:            12/2/2013 8:00:00 AM
Closing Date:  12/20/2013 5:00:00 PM
Contact Information:            Carlise Mickens at (707)784-6188
Type of Recruitment:            Open Competitive
Work Locations:        Fairfield, Vacaville, Vallejo, Rio Vista

HOW TO APPLY
All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with a document cover sheet, available on the employment website or at the Department of Human Resources’ office, and are due by the final filing date.  Previously submitted application materials .e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply.  Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800 Fairfield 94533.  The office is open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.  Paper applications may be completed in person during office hours.

THE POSITION
This position will plan, organize and supervise a large library section or a small library branch with several professional librarians and technical support staff.  This position will be responsible for the training and supervision of staff; scheduling; providing professional and outreach services directly to the public; making budget recommendations and monitoring expenditures; representing the library in the community; assisting in policy formulation and implementation; and collection development. 
The ideal candidate for this position will have a positive outlook in facing the challenges of working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to welcome change in a continuous evolving organization. 

Additionally, this person will be someone who:  
·         Can identify customer expectations and demonstrate personal commitment to meet or exceed those expectations. 
·         Is creative problem solver that uses a team-oriented approach to make improvements.  Appreciates and is effective working in a social, economically, and cultural diverse community.  Has high energy, unquestioned integrity and a strong work ethic. 
·         Is able to build and maintain effective relationships while modeling self-management.  Practices collaborative skills to achieve common goals in a spirit of collegiality and mutual respect.
·         Use technology and understands the primary role technology and understands the primary role technology plays in the delivery of library services. 
·         Have excellent presentation skills.       
The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time, part-time, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Plans, organizes and supervises a large library section or a small library branch with several professional librarians and technical support staff in accordance with department policies; monitors and evaluates service patterns; prepares and revises schedules; supervises the performance of staff in order to meet library goals and objectives and evaluates staff performance; makes budget recommendations and monitors expenditures.
 
Conducts conferences with staff to evaluate library materials selection and other related matters; provides consultative supervision to staff as necessary; develops staff awareness and skills; trains staff on job duties or performs in-house and partner user training on automated systems; provides information on services and resources provided by other departments and agencies. 
 
Performs professional librarian functions; provides services directly to the public; may provide reference, adult, young adult or children’s’ library services; may conduct book groups, give book talks, etc.; attends a variety of meetings.
 
Selects materials for addition to the library collection and weeds the materials collection development; performs reference and other professional librarian work as required.
 
Performs duties associated with the management of a small branch including policy/procedure development, monitoring expenditures; making presentations before groups; promotional work in the community; and representing the Library in the community and before the Library Board; oversees functioning of the library building including daily and preventive maintenance,
 
Prepares monthly, annual or special reports; writes library service related correspondence.
 
Maintains professional knowledge in applicable areas and keeps abreast of changes in job-related rules, statutes, laws and new business trends; makes recommendations for the implementation of changes; reads and interprets professional literature; attends training programs, workshops and seminars as appropriate.
 
Assumes additional administrative responsibilities in the absence of the Branch Manager in a large library.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Three years of professional library services experience with supervisory training and experience. AND
 
Possession of a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university is required.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.

SELECTION PROCESS
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral interview, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check.  These provisions are subject to change.

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