SHREVE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
VACANCY NUMBER: 11-BR-5
Librarian IV, Assistant Branch Manager and Reference Librarian of the Broadmoor Branch Library
Full-Time
SUMMARY: Under administrative supervision, this is highly responsible professional library work, which involves administering one or more major operations or functions of a resource center. Performs related and other work as required.
REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Applicant must have the following:
1. attainment of B.A. or B.S. from an accredited university/college;
2. attainment of a graduate degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited university;
Applicant must have either:
1. two years of full-time, post-MLS library experience
OR
2. four years of full-time paraprofessional, relevant library experience, including supervisory experience.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Comprehensive knowledge of:
1. professional library principles and practices;
2. public library functions, facilities, and operations;
3. patron needs and library services to meet those needs;
4. standard library automated system modules;
5. electronic and printed materials, resources and databases.
Demonstrated ability to:
1. handle both routine operations and long-range planning;
2. establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public;
3. supervise, train, and evaluate support staff;
4. schedule department staff and work flow for maximum effectiveness;
5. communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to groups and individuals;
6. be proficient on the computer with various software.
GENERAL DUTIES
§ Branch and Department management: Coordinates, directs and supervises all of the work of the Reference Department; serves as the Assistant Branch Manager of the Broadmoor Resource Center Branch; acts as Branch Manager in the absence of the Branch Manager; oversees daily activities, assigns tasks and coordinates work flow; aids the department employees in achieving the department and branch goals; provides opportunities for continuing education in various areas of expertise; creates an environment conducive to communication and cooperation.
§ Personnel: Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates three (3) full-time and four (4) part-time employees; fully participates in the hiring process; reviews work plans on a regular basis; maintains effective working relationship with all staff and is available for the staff to discuss all issues as needed; completes payroll; processes and reconciles all leave requests; completes substitutes usage report; schedules substitutes as needed; covers for personnel shortages; recommends staffing needs and changes; conducts investigations and resolves employee inquiries and/or complaints; assists administrative supervisors with handling of these and other personnel matters; participates in corrective action meetings; makes informed decisions based on policies listed in the Employee Handbook; keeps staff and supervisors informed on new policies and procedures.
§ Facility Management: assists with overseeing daily use, care and upkeep of the building and grounds including plumbing, heating/cooling, lighting and lawn maintenance; signs and keeps records of work completed; works with building cleaning service.
§ Branch Security: responds to after-hours security calls; instructs guards and evaluates service; works with security guards to provide for safety of patrons and staff; maintains a current Branch Emergency Procedures Manual, emergency supplies, and ensures all staff are prepared to handle emergency situations; coordinates and conducts building evacuation drills at least semi-annually; completes reports on security incidents at the branch; monitor employee access to building; monitor guards’ working hours.
§ Public Service: Performs reference and readers’ advisory duties as required; assists patrons and staff in the use of databases, digital resources, Internet usage, software applications, and hardware; provides assistance to patrons using technology center; coordinate and conduct computer classes for the patrons; coordinate, conduct and promote all adult programs; instructs school classes in the use of library facilities and standard reference tools, and conducts outreach program for the community, if needed coordinate the production of a reference newsletter and monthly displays in the Reference Department; maintain and oversee the large Meeting Room and two Study Rooms registration and calendar; conducts investigations and resolves patron inquires and/or complaints; assists administrative supervisors with handling of these matters.
§ Finances: Responsible for counting Fines and Miscellaneous Receipts on a rotational basis and preparing money and reports to be sent to SML Financial Assistant.
§ Reports: Keeps detailed records of all Reference-related services.
§ Collection Development: Reads reviews and offers suggestions to Acquisitions staff for selection of Reference and adult books, periodicals and other materials; weeds collection on an on-going basis; shelf reads collection as needed.
§ Professional Development: Attends monthly management meetings and Region 1 meetings, meetings of appointed committees, and workshops and conferences.
§ Other duties as required.
PRESENT SCHEDULE [subject to change without notice]
Monday: 1:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. during summer months)
Tuesday – Friday: 8:00 a.m. –5:00 p.m.
Will work some Sundays on a rotational basis, serving as Branch Supervisor.
THE LIBRARY
Shreve Memorial Library System is one of the largest public library systems in Louisiana, with twenty-one branches and one bookmobile. The library system has a combined holdings of over 665,000 items and an annual budget which exceeds $18,000,000. The library has a staff of 250 (169 FTE).
THE AREA
Shreveport (and sister city Bossier City) are two progressive cities in Northwest Louisiana steeped in Southern style. Shreveport and Bossier City are rich in attractions, festivals, cultural activities and fine food. Shreveport-Bossier serves as the trade and cultural center of the 200-mile radium extending into Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, known as the Ark-La-Tex. Some of the attractions include horse racing from Louisiana Downs, one of the national’s largest thoroughbred racetracks, the American Rose Center, North America’s largest park dedicated to the rose, theater, ballet, opera, a symphony, museums, outdoor recreation at local lakes and parks, five dockside river boat casinos with entertainment districts on both sides of the Red River, a variety of festivals year-round, and family attractions including a Sci-Port Discovery Center and IMAX theater and a water-park. With a low cost of living, Shreveport is a desirable place to live. http://www.shreveport-bossier.org/
BENEFITS
12 days vacation/year (with increases every other year to a maximum of 22 days), 11 paid holidays/year + 1 personal day, 15 days sick leave/year. Medical, dental and life insurance; library pays 70% of employee’s and dependents’ insurance premiums. Excellent retirement system with the City of Shreveport. Tuition reimbursement available, after one year of employment. Good library support for continuing education and attendance at conference.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Review of resumes will begin immediately and resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.
STARTING DATE
Two weeks after selection
SALARY
$4164/month + benefits
CONTACT: A Shreve Memorial library application must be submitted to be considered for a position; applications available at all SML locations or at the library’s website: www.shreve-lib.org. Send resume and applications to Jennie Paxton, Associate Director for HR, Finance and Administration, Shreve Memorial Library, P.O. Box 21523, Shreveport, LA 71120-1523.
Contact Maria Colón (318) 869-0129 or Isaac Concey Jr. (318) 226-4785, if you have questions regarding the position. A criminal background check and a drug screening are part of the pre-hire process. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, non-job related physical or mental disability, veterans’ status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Our facilities are non-smoking facilities. October 27, 2011
Jennie W. Paxton
Associate Director for HR, Finance & Administration
318-226-4789 (w)
318-347-6549 (c)
jpaxton@shreve-lib.org
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