Berkeley Public Library - Library Services Manager

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ISSUE DATE: 02/18/14

FINAL FILING DATE: 03/10/14 at 05:00 PM
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THE POSITION
The Berkeley Public Library is currently looking for energetic and experienced candidates for our Library Services Manager position.

The Manager of Library Services is considered a division head accountable for major system wide programs, services and operations in either the central library or over branch libraries. The current vacancy is responsible for planning, budgeting, operations and personnel management over Adult and Teen services as well as Collections. Incumbents participate in a variety of executive and managerial committees and are expected to handle difficult assignments, including program planning and implementation and special projects as assigned.

Typical duties may include:

    Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the division;
    Directs the preparation and administration of the division's budget;
    Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the work of professional, technical and office support staff;
    Plans for and provides in service staff training and professional development of assigned staff;
    Interprets policies and procedures to assigned staff;
    Makes recommendations for staff selection and disciplinary actions;
    Participates on the Management Committee and makes recommendations on major issues affecting the library;
    Maintains liaison with the Assistant Director to ensure close coordination of library programs;
    Participates in the review and selection of library book and materials collections and is responsible for their maintenance, evaluation and organization;
    Performs related work as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education
Equivalent to graduation from a college or university with a Master's degree in Library Science

And

Experience
Five (5) years of experience in the supervision of library programs and services, including at least two (2) years of employee supervisory experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to work evenings and weekends.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of: Principles and practices of library program planning and implementation, systems development and library operational trends and practices; Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation, and budgetary supervision; Principles and practices of effective employee supervision, including selection, training, work evaluation, and discipline.

Ability to: Plan, organize, administer, review and evaluate the work of professional, technical and office support staff; coordinate assigned programs and services with other City departments and outside agencies; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals, community groups and agency representatives; prepare clear and concise reports and other written material; represent the City effectively in meetings with others, including making effective oral presentations; analyze complex problems, evaluate alternatives and make creative recommendations; exercising sound, independent judgment within established guidelines; work closely with other library management team members and staff to provide comprehensive services to library patrons and solve a broad range of service delivery, programmatic and administrative problems.


APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must submit the following:


    CITY OF BERKELEY EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION
    RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

All materials must be received in our office no later than the closing date, at 5:00 p.m. PST. Postmarks, faxes and incomplete applications will not be accepted. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely. Resumes may also be submitted but are not a substitute for a completed application.

All application materials will be reviewed for minimum requirements and those applicants possessing these requirements will have their names placed on the employment eligible list based on an evaluation of their education, training, experience, and supplemental questionnaires.

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City should expect to undergo an employment background / reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver’s license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process. Some positions, depending on the nature of the work, also require a credit check and a review of Summary Criminal History obtained from the State Department of Justice through Live Scan Fingerprinting.

DISCLAIMER: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content. Components may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any particular assessment component or combination of components as needs dictate.

Incumbents in this classification must file a Statement of Economic Interests in accordance with State regulations.

All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency / disaster.

Library Services Manager Supplemental Questionnaire

*     1.     Please indicate your highest level of education.
Some College
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree/MLS
*     2.     Which best describes your experience as a professional librarian?
Less than 5 years
5 - 7 years
More than 7 years
*     3.     Which best describes your level of supervisory experience?
Less than 2 years
2 - 5 years
More than 5 years
*     4.     Indicate the library settings in which you've been employed.
Academic
Public
Special
*     5.     For Questions 5 - 8, please provide sufficient detail so that we can evaluate your experience (you may copy and paste your response from a "WORD" document). Please describe your experience in managing library operations. Include information regarding the size of library unit, your title and role, your level and scope of responsibility and authority in decision-making. Please use direct examples of your duties.

*     6.     How would you describe your philosophy of management and leadership style? Please describe how you have helped shift organizational culture and change and helped staff deal positively with/embrace change. Please use direct examples, including training, coaching, and evaluation.

*     7.     Please describe your experience developing and managing major library budgets. What were your specific responsibilities? How do you approach this effort and what tools or process did you use?

*     8.     Describe your experience in building community partnerships between the library and schools, other city departments/agencies, community organizations etc. What made these collaborations successful or unsuccessful?