Fulton County Government is hiring: LIBRARIAN, SENIOR in Atlanta

Overview

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN THE FULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM.

BRANCH LOCATION: AUBURN AVENUE RESEARCH LIBRARY - PROGRAMMING; AUBURN AVENUE RESEARCH LIBRARY - COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT.

Minimum qualifications and role responsibilities apply as described below.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff and volunteers; may make hiring or disciplinary recommendations; develops and oversees employee work schedules; reviews time cards; counsels and disciplines as appropriate; assists with performance appraisals; acts as a liaison between employees and management; trains staff and volunteers in operations, policies, and procedures; works at least one late evening at a library facility and some weekends. Position can be reassigned based on the needs of the department.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; ensures subordinates have resources; monitors progress and quality of work; consults with staff on complex issues and provides technical expertise; reports progress to management.
• Manages operations of a library branch or department/collection: develops short and long-range goals and objectives; interprets and complies with applicable regulations; develops and improves strategies to deliver services and programs to patrons.
• Monitors program budgets; reviews expenditures and ensures budget compliance; approves program expenditures prior to payment.
• Manages library branch facilities: coordinates maintenance and service. Schedules use of meeting rooms and study rooms.
• May serve as a system-wide technical expert in a particular library support function or subject matter; provides expert advice to the public and staff.
• Manages and evaluates the delivery of public library services to diverse communities; administers evaluations and reports on programming and statistics.
• Develops major collections with attention to diversity; selects materials, manages purchases, and weeds outdated materials; assesses donations and maintains current knowledge of literature and trends.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with community agencies and institutions; conducts outreach events and promotions; develops partnerships and presents to community groups.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws/regulations; stays current with technology and trends; participates in professional organizations and activities; attends training and continuing education.
• Serves on professional library committees and task forces; assists with policy drafting and recommendations.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library Science; four (4) years of professional Librarian experience, including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.
• Specific License or Certification: Certification as a Professional Librarian issued by the State of Georgia within six (6) months of employment. May require a valid Georgia driver’s license depending on assignment.
• Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Proficiency in performing essential functions and the ability to learn and apply county or departmental policies and procedures.
• All applications must be completed in full; review for accuracy before submittal. Additional information may be requested by the Personnel Department if needed.
• Purpose of Classification: Manages a library branch location or department; develops goals, objectives, policies, procedures, budgets, and oversees staff; coordinates outreach and programming; distinguished from Librarian, Principal by managing a department or service.

Additional Information

• Essential Functions include supervision, organization, budgeting, facilities management, service delivery, project leadership, and community outreach.
• Performance Aptitudes include Data Utilization, Human Interaction, Equipment Operation, Verbal and Mathematical Aptitude, Functional and Situational Reasoning.
• Equal Opportunity: It is the policy of Fulton County to provide equal opportunity for every citizen, employee, and applicant, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability, or sexual orientation.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industry: Government Administration

Referral notices and job notifications may be part of the posting but do not affect eligibility or qualifications.

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