Anaheim Public Library is hiring: Senior Librarian in Berkeley

Overview

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Senior Librarian with the Berkeley Public Library! In this role, you will have the opportunity to have a leadership role within the Teen Services division under the supervision of the Supervising Librarian, coordinate system-wide teen (ages 13 to 18) outreach programming, purchase items for the Teen collections, and assist in budget development.

See the full job classification here:Senior Librarian

Responsibilities

1. Plans, organizes, directs and reviews the work of professional and support staff as assigned to the specific program area;
2. Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for assigned program;
3. Develops, coordinates and implements system wide, ongoing programs in such areas as information and referral and cataloging resources;
4. Performs studies and makes recommendations for improved service delivery;
5. May participate in staff meetings and acts as a liaison between library management and branch staff in assigned area;
6. Develops activity budget requirements;
7. Serves on various library committees, both within and outside the library and collaborates with library management staff in service assessments;
8. Coordinates and provides specialized reader's advisory/reference services to patrons and branches;
9. Conducts system wide event planning and coordinates outreach and promotional efforts for assigned activity;
10. May act as the lead professional in collection development and classification of materials and services;
11. May represent the Library in meetings with the public, citizens groups and other agencies;
12. Performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Note: The level and scope of the knowledge and skills listed below are related to job duties as defined under Class Characteristics.

Knowledge of

• Principles and practices of public library services and administration, including service objectives, organization and procedures;
• Principles and practices of program and budget development and implementation;
• Basic supervisory principles and practices;
• Automated library systems, equipment and software.

Skill in

• Developing, coordinating and implementing system wide library service specialty programs;
• Planning, organizing and directing the work of assigned professional and support staff and training others in work procedures;
• Analyzing complex administrative problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending effective courses of action;
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relations with a variety of individuals and groups, including library staff, patrons, community groups and service providers;
• Selecting a variety of library material for patron use.