City of Pasedena -- Library Services Manager (Public Services - Central Library)— Full-Time

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Closing Date/Time:         Thu. 11/13/14 11:59 PM Pacific Time

Salary:  $34.84 - $43.55 Hourly

Library Services Manager (Public Services - Central Library) reports to the Deputy Director and serves on the Senior Management Team. S/he oversees Public Services at the busy Central Library.

Library Services Manager (Public Services - Central Library) supervises four mid-level managers (LII) each of whom is responsible for supervising a specific public service area at the Central Library – user services, youth services, adult services and the virtual branch. S/he provides system-wide support with related policies and procedures and overseas system wide initiatives. S/he also provides staff with the support, guidance, and feedback necessary to carry out their ongoing assignments including supervisory roles. As a member of the Senior Management Team, the Library Services Manager informs colleagues of department activities and coordinates work with that of other library departments including the branches.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain effective working relationships with library staff, city colleagues, the public, and members of the library’s various support groups.
• Possess the appropriate technology skills to supervise the LII responsible for the virtual branch. Possess strong knowledge of current principles and practices of public library service and administration and demonstrate a strong commitment to leading staff in the delivery of excellent customer service. Must be committed to continuing professional development and attentive of new social and library trends.
• Possess strong supervisory skills including the ability to plan, organize, coordinate and direct the work of subordinate staff.
• Possess strong project management skills and be able to deliver quality product in a timely manner.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Qualification Guidelines:

A Master's Degree in Library Science and at least three years of increasingly responsible professional library experience is required. One year of supervisory experience is desirable.

Core Competencies

The following list presents some of the core competencies for this position.

• Big Picture Thinking - Sees future opportunities; is optimistic; makes the vision real to everyone
• Initiative - Identifies problems and takes initiative to fix broken systems; is a hands-on manager.
• Leadership Ability- Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit within his or her team; lets people finish and be responsible for their own work.
• Resourcefulness - Is good at identifying the resources needed to successfully complete necessary initiatives.
• Teamwork Orientation - Continually finds ways to optimize each team member's strengths; rewards and shares successes with team members; encourages collaboration.
• Communication Skills - Is expressive and open with information; takes the time to explain the rationale behind decisions so that others can expand their knowledge and see the bigger picture.
• Customer Focus - Creates an organizational environment that is highly personal, distinctive, interactive and satisfying for customers and teaches others to do the same.
• Interpersonal Skills -  Models positive interpersonal skills for his/her staff; knows that he/she is a role model for interpersonal relations and works hard to bring out the best in others.