Job Title: Senior
Librarian
Closing Date: Fri.
05/01/15 4:00 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $2,115.23 -
$2,699.08 Biweekly; $4,583.00 - $5,848.00 Monthly;
$54,996.00 - $70,176.00 Annually
Job Type: Full
Time
Location: City
Hall - 300 North Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA 92054, California
Department: Library
Examples of Duties:
- Typical duties of a Senior Librarian include, but are not limited to:
- assume management responsibility for an assigned system-wide service and functional area of the Library;
- assume responsibility for system-wide collection development and programming duties for assigned program area;
- plan, supervise, administer, coordinate, and evaluate the delivery of system-wide services for assigned area of responsibility;
- oversee and participate in cataloging and classifying books, video and sound recording, government documents, serials, and other material for the system;
- check titles against databases; complete physical description of item following applicable rules;
- assign Library of Congress and local subject headings to titles;
- classify title using Dewey classification for nonfiction, print materials, and other systems for non print materials;
- interpret cataloging and classification rules and practices for other staff;
- supervise and oversee the physical processing of materials including labeling and application of protective covering;
- evaluate damaged materials for in-house mending, rebinding, and discarding;
- direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for assigned professional, paraprofessional, and clerical library staff and volunteers;
- assign work activities and projects;
- monitor work flow;
- review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems;
- serve as a member of the Library’s Management Council;
- participate in the analysis and review of library services; participate on system-wide planning groups;
- identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; implement improvements;
- develop and install new procedures and facilities to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of assigned functions and services;
- select, train, and motivate assigned Library personnel;
- assess training needs;
- plan, coordinate, and/or provide training; work with employees to correct deficiencies;
- implement discipline and termination procedures;
- participate in the preparation and administration of the assigned budget;
- submit budget recommendations;
- monitor expenditures;
- prepare grant proposals;
- implement and coordinate grant programs;
- research and purchase books, periodicals, microfilm, CD-ROM, and electronic resources for the assigned area;
- ensure expenditures are within the approved budget;
- research, analyze, and evaluate statistical, financial, and demographic data for staff reports, studies, and surveys;
- prepare various reports on operations and activities as required;
- attend and participate in multi-agency and in-house professional meetings;
- represent the Library at a variety of meetings including local and regional task forces and committees;
- participate in the establishment of and maintain community partnerships with school districts, service organizations, and agencies serving the community;
- utilize methods of proactive outreach and networking with groups and individuals in the community to develop collections, programs and services that are responsive to the needs of the community;
- plan and implement public relations for assigned services and activities;
- promote Library services and resources; provide assistance to Library patrons;
- research reference, reader’s advisory, and technical questions for library patrons;
- explain use of automated systems, indexes, and databases; resolve complaints received from patrons;
- operate a variety of library automation, modern office, and other related equipment;
- and perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Knowledge of:
- Operations, services, and activities of a comprehensive municipal library.
- Principles and practices of library administration, organization, and management.
- Principles and practices of program development and administration.
- Collection development principles and strategies as well as tools for selection.
- Reference sources and methods and other information-acquisition methods.
- Cataloging and classification systems.
- Publishing industry including standards and practices.
- Principles and procedures of a complex professional and technical library.
- Library automation principles and practices.
- Internet usage and structure and various on-line systems.
- Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.
- Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration.
- Pertinent federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations.
- Public relations principles and practices.
- Modern office equipment including computers.
- English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Ability to:
- Manage the operations of an assigned system-wide function of the Library.
- Supervise, direct, and coordinate the work of professional, paraprofessional, and clerical staff.
- Select, train and evaluate staff.
- Participate in the development and administration of Library goals, objectives, and procedures.
- Analyze the informational, educational, cultural, and recreational needs of the community and recommend specific plans for modifying or extending library services.
- Research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods and techniques.
- Conduct accurate and thorough research and prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports.
- Prepare effective public relations and publicity materials for media and community publications.
- Provide recommendations for acquisition of new library materials and supplies.
- Interpret and apply pertinent federal, state and local policies, procedures, laws, codes and regulations.
- Interpret library policies, procedures, and objectives to staff, community groups, and the general public.
- Perform the full range of professional and technical library tasks.
- Assist Library patrons in response to complex reference and directional Library questions.
- Analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations in support of goals.
- Operate computerized cataloging, bibliographical, acquisition and circulation data systems.
- Operate a variety of office equipment including a computer and associated word processing applications.
- Prepare clear and concise reports.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Experience and Training
- Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible professional librarian experience, including some administrative and supervisory responsibility. Experience in library services to teens such as reference and reader's/viewer's/listener's advisory is highly desirable.
- Training: A Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science from an accredited college or university. Coursework in teen literature or services is highly desirable.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability is highly desirable.
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