Fulton County is hiring: LIBRARIAN, SENIOR in Atlanta

Position

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN THE FULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM

BRANCH LOCATION: WEST END LIBRARY

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science; supplemented by four (4) years of professional librarian experience, including two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience.
• Certification as a Professional Librarian issued by the State of Georgia within six (6) months of employment.
• May be required to possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license as required by area assignment.

Additional Requirements

Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

ALL APPLICATIONS MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL BEFORE THEY ARE SUBMITTED. PLEASE REVIEW ALL APPLICATIONS FOR ACCURACY AND MAKE ALL CORRECTIONS BEFORE SUBMITTAL BECAUSE ERRORS CAN RESULT IN NOT MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

Purpose Of Classification

The purpose of this classification is to perform duties related to managing a community library branch location or a department or collection in a larger branch.

Responsibilities include developing goals, objectives, policies, and procedures; developing and managing an assigned area budget; serving as a community liaison for a library branch or functional area, and supervising assigned staff. Additional responsibilities include organizing, leading, planning, directing, and/or implementing outreach services, programs, initiatives, and presentations.

Essential Functions

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff and volunteers; makes hiring or disciplinary recommendations and develops work schedules.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; monitors progress and provides reports.
• Manages operations of the library branch or department/collection; develops goals and objectives and ensures compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Monitors assigned program budget; reviews expenditures and approves program expenses.
• Manages assigned library branch facility; coordinates maintenance requests and schedules for meeting and study rooms.
• Serves as a system-wide technical expert in a particular library support function or subject matter; provides expert advice to staff and the public.
• Manages and evaluates the delivery of public library services to diverse communities; administers evaluations and prepares monthly reports.
• Develops a major collection for the library, ensuring diversity and relevance.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with community agencies and institutions; conducts outreach events, card drives, and promotional activities.
• Maintains current knowledge of laws, regulations, technologies, and trends; participates in professional organizations and training.
• Serves on professional library committees and task forces; assists in drafting policies and procedures.

Additional Functions

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performance Aptitudes

Data Utilization: Evaluate, audit, deduce, and assess data using established criteria.

Human Interaction: Coordinate programs and activities with persuasion and influence to resolve problems.

Equipment and Materials Utilization: Operate and control equipment and tools related to essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and advisory data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and other basic calculations.

Functional Reasoning: Apply principles of influence systems to develop approaches and techniques for problem resolution.

Situational Reasoning: Exercise judgment, decisiveness, and creativity in evaluating information.

EEO Statement

It is the policy of Fulton County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee, and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics, disability, or sexual orientation.