Senior Library Manager Job at Alachua County in Gainesville

Overview

Administrative, managerial, professional library work supervising and coordinating the activities of a large branch or major library department within the Alachua County Library District.

Responsibilities

• Apply modern professional library techniques and supervise a staff of professional, paraprofessional, technical, and clerical employees, and volunteers.
• Plan, direct, control, and coordinate the activities of a large branch or major library department.
• supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate supervisors and employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation.
• Prepare operating budget and long range plan proposals for the department or branch.
• Monitor the branch or departmental budget; recommend budget transfers.
• Assist in establishing plans, priorities, and procedures and recommend changes in organizational structure and resource allocation to meet branch/departmental and District goals.
• Keep informed of current trends and new professional techniques by reading professional journals and publications, and through participation in professional organizations, workshops and conferences and communicate to appropriate staff.
• Develop materials collections District-wide by recommending materials for acquisition, rotating materials to and from Headquarters and the branches and weeding materials from the collection.
• Coordinate, manage, and review special projects and a variety of programs for the public.
• Provide comprehensive bibliographic, reference and reader's advisory assistance in person and by phone to library patrons, using printed materials, on-line services and referrals, including guiding patrons in the selection, organization and interpretation of library materials, and in the effective use of technology and library facilities.
• Analyze the impact of new technologies on library services and recommend action.
• Arrange for the maintenance and security of building including opening and closing.
• Serve as Library District liaison to the community, working with schools and organizations to provide services to the public.
• Ensure patron compliance with all policies and procedures through effective communication and enforcement.
• Drive a District vehicle to perform duties as required at various Alachua County Library branches.
• Perform related and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school program, or closely related field and three years professional level library experience including two years of supervisory experience.
• Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's license and be insurable by the District's insurance carrier; must provide own means of transportation.
• Successful completion of a drug screen and criminal history background investigation prior to employment.
• Evening and weekend work hours may be required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of professional principles, practices, systems and techniques of public librarianship; considerable knowledge of available public library program/service materials; knowledge of major fields of learning; comprehensive knowledge of management and supervisory techniques; knowledge of titles, authors and contents of books and other materials; knowledge of technological, general and specialized references sources; knowledge of operating budget practices and methods.
• Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees; analyze library problems and suggest practical solutions; use word processing, presentation and spreadsheet applications; use emerging technology for patron service; explain and interpret library facilities, equipment, services, materials, and policies to patrons and staff; safely operate a District vehicle; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; oversee planning and administering programs and public presentations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, the community and library patrons; contribute to the growth and development of the branch or department; maintain complex records, perform in-depth research and prepare reports.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear and may be required to be mobile; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus for printed materials and computer monitors.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level is usually moderate.