Librarian VI, Regional Branch Manager, Administration
Full-Time Position, exempt
Vacancy: 12-ADM-2
SUMMARY: Working closely with the Associate Director for Public Services, this is highly responsible, exempt-level, professional administrative library work, which involves supervision of several major components of the library system. Performs related and other work as required.
REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE
Attainment of B.A. or B.S. from an accredited university/college; attainment of a graduate degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited university; at least 4 years of increasingly responsible, full-time professional (position requiring MLS) 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.
Demonstrated ability to: (1) administer complex operations and long-range projects; (2) establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, department heads, trustees, employees, organizations, city/parish departments, and the public; (3) supervise, train, and evaluate professional and paraprofessional staff; (4) communicate effectively, orally and in writing, to groups and individuals; (5) be proficient on the computer with various software.
DUTIES:
§ Management: Coordinates, directs and supervises an assigned group of regional, neighborhood and part-time branch libraries; aids the branches in achieving the desired goals; evaluates workflow and productivity; provides opportunities for continuing education in various areas of expertise; creates an environment conducive to communication and cooperation.
§ Personnel: Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates branch managers; oversees all full-time and part-time employees of assigned branches; reviews work plans on a regular basis; fully participates in the hiring process including checking references of potential candidates; maintains effective working relationship with all staff and is available for the staff to discuss all issues as needed; assists with collation of weekly time-sheets; processes and reconciles all leave requests; completes substitutes usage report; schedules substitutes as needed to cover for personnel shortages; recommends staffing needs and changes; conducts investigations and resolves employee inquiries and/or complaints; serves as part of the supervisory and disciplinary chain for all public service employees; addresses personnel problems along with the Associate Director for Public Services, branch or department management teams and the Associate Director for Human Resources, Administration, and Finance; 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: Monitors the state of library facilities and grounds and recommends repairs or improvements as needed for assigned branches; works with branch managers on any building issues, as needed.
§ Branch Security: may respond to after-hours security calls as needed; works with assigned managers on any security issues as needed.
§ Public Service: Along with the Associate Director for Public Services, oversees public service programs (such as youth services and literacy programs) of assigned branches; speaks to groups and organizations with presentations on the Library's public services; works with outside groups and organizations to present cooperative programs within the library system; in concert with other coordinators and the Associate Director for Public Services, coordinates library projects affecting public service related to improve customer and staff service and suggests changes to services or new service options to explore; attends programs or public functions of branch libraries; receives, coordinates, conducts investigations and resolves patron inquiries and/or complaints; maintains working knowledge of automated services of the library system.
§ Finances: Responsible for petty cash expenditures and travel requests; responsible for purchases using library credit card.
§ Reports: Collects and analyzes data on the usage of library services and programs; prepares special reports.
§ Professional Development: Attends monthly management meetings, meetings of appointed committees, and workshops and conferences.
§ Other duties as required.
TYPICAL SCHEDULE [subject to change without notice]
This is an exempt position with basic schedule of Monday – Friday during regular business hours. Occasional schedule changes may be required as related to assigned projects.
THE LIBRARY
Shreve Memorial Library System is one of the largest public library systems in Louisiana, with twenty-two branches and one bookmobile. The library system has 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 radius 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, a seasonal farmer’s market, and family attractions including Sci-Port Discovery Center, an 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 up 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 conferences.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Review of applications and resumes will begin immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled.
STARTING DATE
Position available October 29, 2012
SALARY
$1229/week + benefits
CONTACT: A Shreve Memorial Library application must be submitted to be considered for a position; applications are available at all SML locations and at the library’s website: www.shreve-lib.org . Send application, resume and three references to Jennie Paxton, Associate Director for Human Resources, Finance, and Administration, Shreve Memorial Library, P.O. Box 21523, Shreveport, LA 71120-1523.
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 9, 2012
Jennie W. Paxton
Associate Director for HR, Finance & Administration
Shreve Memorial Library
318-226-4789 (w)
318-347-6549 (c)
jpaxton@shreve-lib.org
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