LIBRARIAN - BRANCH SUPERVISOR
Opening Date/Time: Thu. 01/14/16 12:00 AM Pacific Time
Closing Date/Time: Thu. 02/04/16 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Salary: $1,852.62 -
$2,606.31 Biweekly $48,168.00 - $67,764.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Riverside,
California
The Position
- The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Librarian - Branch Supervisor to fill one (1) vacancy in the Neighborhood Services division of the Library department. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
- Under general supervision, to perform a variety of professional library work in a specialized library function such as reference, cataloging, audio-visual, documents, outreach and youth services; to supervise the daily operations of a medium sized branch library as assigned; to provide assistance to technical staff and the public in maximizing the use of the library; and to perform other related duties as required.
Highly Desired Qualifications:
- A minimum of one year of experience in each of the following areas:
- Supervision
- Preparing and overseeing grant requests and related reports
- Working with acquisition systems
- Representing a public library in the community with various organizations and vendors and evaluating community needs, interests and trends to develop related community programs
Work Performed:
- Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Plan, schedule, supervise, and participate fully in the day-to-day operations of a medium sized library branch; participate in the development of work plans and goals; develop and administer branch or section budget; make recommendations for future budget needs.
- Supervise the mechanical maintenance and physical upkeep of the library.
- Interview and select staff; schedule, assign, train, encourage, review and correct the work of assigned staff including entry level Librarians, Library Associates, Library Technicians, Library Assistants, Library Pages and volunteers.
- Assist management staff in the development and interpretation of Library policies and procedures, goals, long-term objectives and short-term planning.
- Serve the Main Library as well as all branches system-wide in regard to troubleshooting operating complaints, diagnosing sources of problems and providing training to library staff.
- Develop special projects, programs, and services for branch clientele.
- Assist in interpreting the Library's mission and programs to the public through community contacts and participation in community activities.
- Search for bibliographic information; using bibliographic utilities, search for catalog records to match material; complete cataloging process; train staff in the use of the automated cataloging system.
- Place orders for library materials; monitor budget for fund availability; select and requisition office equipment and supplies.
- Develop and maintain a branch collection; develop a subject area collection; maintain collection by searching for information concerning additions, replacements, and withdrawals; perform other inventory maintenance tasks as needed.
- Review and select new books; make decisions on the disposition of outdated materials within assigned subject area.
- Maintain depository program for publications and documents within the library.
- Conduct a variety of library related educational programs and activities, including story hour, library tours and instructional classes in library use as assigned.
- Participate in the preparation and presentation of workshops and training for staff development.
- Prepare reading lists, bibliographies and special indexes; prepare bulletin board displays.
- Serve at the reference desk and respond to difficult or technical reference and information questions.
- Supervise and assist in the registration of new customers; explain and enforce library policies and procedures; assist customers in selecting and in making effective use of library materials; instruct customers in the use of the library and availability of materials.
- Direct and participate in the maintenance of various files and records; prepare regular and special statistical and narrative reports.
- Read professional publications and book reviews to keep informed on new publications, trends in publishing, automation and public library practices.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience: "Branch Supervisor" Positions:
- Education: Possession of a Master of Library Science Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Experience: Two years of increasingly responsible professional library experience.
(Non "Branch Supervisor" Positions: Education:
Possession of a Master of Library Science Degree from an accredited college or
university. Experience: None required.)
Necessary Special Requirements:
- Must be able to work irregular schedules including evenings and weekends.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.
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