Librarian IV, Assistant Branch Manager and Information Services Librarian, Main Library
Full-time position, non-exempt
Vacancy: 12-ML-12
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
1. Branch and Department management: Coordinates, directs and supervises all of the work of the Information Services Department; serves as the Assistant Branch Manager of the Main Library Resource Center; 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.
2. Personnel: Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates seven (7) full-time and nine (9) 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; assists with weekly-timesheets utilizing Replicon software; 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.
3. 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.
4. Branch Security: responds to after-hours security calls; instructs guards and evaluates service; works with security officers 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 officers’ working hours.
5. 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 Information Services Department; maintain and oversee the Meeting Room registration and calendar; conducts investigations and resolves patron inquires and/or complaints; assists administrative supervisors with handling of these matters.
6. Finances: Responsible for counting Fines and Miscellaneous Receipts on a rotational basis and preparing money and reports to be sent to SML Financial Assistant.
7. Reports: Keeps detailed records of all Reference-related services.
8. 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.
9. Professional Development: Attends monthly management meetings and Regional meetings, meetings of appointed committees, and workshops and conferences.
10. Other duties as required.
PRESENT SCHEDULE [subject to change without notice]:
Monday & Wednesday: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (with one hour lunch)
Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (with 30 minutes lunch)
Some evenings and Saturday shifts may be required as needed.
Will work some Sundays on a rotational basis, year-round.
APPLICATION DEADLINE STARTING DATE SALARY
Applications accepted until position is filled Position available December 14, 2012 $24.51/hour + benefits
CONTACT: A Shreve Memorial Library application must be submitted to be considered for a position; applications are available at all SML locations or at the Library’s website at www.shreve-lib.org. Send applications to Jennie Paxton, Associate Director for Human Resources, Finance & Administration, Shreve Memorial Library, PO 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
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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