Library Manager Job at Town of Camp Verde in Camp Verde

Library Manager Position - Town of Camp Verde

Under general supervision of the Town Manager, the Library Manager is responsible for the overall management and direction of the library operations and staff.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develops and implements short‑ and long‑term goals, objectives and policies for the library; allocates resources to achieve these goals; schedules activities based on established priorities and community needs; ensures operations are in compliance with Town policies and objectives.
• Manages Library operations; provides leadership, direction and coaching to employees; evaluates Library issues; determines and implements solutions; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; counsels, coaches and instructs employees as required; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations.
• Manages and directs all of the library’s activities, including reference, circulation, collection development, cataloguing and community programs; oversees and approves special events, adult programs and children’s activities.
• Organizes, supervises and implements public service standards; coordinates library practices and procedures across divisions to meet the educational, informational and recreational needs of the community; promotes literacy, educational, and recreational programs, resources and events; serves as library spokesperson.
• Oversees collection development; reviews various sources and lists of library books and materials available, evaluates options, selects materials to meet the needs of the community, and purchases additions to the collection; reviews and evaluates current collection and recommends the removal of books.
• Develops library programs and services to meet the needs of the community; speaks to community groups and schools and develops marketing materials to promote the Town Library and programs; compiles data for statistical and analytical reports of program activities, services and events; supervises, trains and coordinates the work of volunteers and staff; maintains expertise in field of service through participation in applicable educational opportunities.
• Works in cooperation with the Yavapai County Library District, the Yavapai Library Network and other local government resources.
• Develops and monitors Library operating and grant budgets; monitors and oversees departmental expenditures prepares special and recurring reports, grants, proposals and contracts; recommends and implements changes to existing policies.
• Develops and coordinates volunteer opportunities; oversees volunteer orientation, training, placement, and recognition; maintains expertise in field of volunteer service through participation in applicable educational opportunities.
• Uses knowledge of Library collection and online tools to provide experienced customer service functions; performs basic library reference and research services using library catalog, databases, Internet services and Inter‑library loan resources; issues library cards, maintains accuracy of patron records and registers patrons for library programs; assists customers in using computers and retrieving information; assists with developing, presenting and promoting library programs; collects fees and fines and reconciles cash account.
• Updates, maintains, creates, and selects online content for the library website, eNewsletter, social media, and e‑materials collection.
• Represents the library at regional advisory committee meetings.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

Managerial Responsibilities

• Supervises library staff and volunteers.

Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

• Must possess State of Arizona Driver's license.

Knowledge Of

• Town policies and procedures.
• Policies, rules and regulations governing the conduct and safety of library programs and facilities.
• Principles and practices of public library administration.
• Methods and procedures for developing and maintaining library collections.
• Library operations, customer service procedures and research techniques.
• Library classification, cataloging, and acquisition protocols.
• Techniques and protocols for researching a wide variety of online bibliographic databases.
• Business and personal computers, and specialized software applications.
• Record keeping and records management practices.
• Basic leadership and supervisory practices and techniques.
• Customer service standards and protocols.

Skill In

• Developing, coordinating and conducting library programs and activities.
• Assessing community needs and developing recommendations for library collection enhancements.
• Supervising work and activity of subordinate staff and volunteers.
• Resolving personnel and organizational problems.
• Utilizing and maintaining automated library systems and computer equipment.
• Working with several disparate computer database systems.
• Recognizing and resolving conflicts in library data entry.
• Organizing workload to keep pace with flow of library operations.
• Prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.
• Dealing tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Communicating clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.

Education & Experience

• Masters Degree in Library Science; AND five year’s professional experience as a Librarian; OR an equivalent combination of supervisory experience, education and experience.

Employee Benefits

• Vacation time accrued at a rate of 3.08 for the first 1-5 years; the amount of vacation a regular employee accrues is based on length of service. 40‑hour employees earn 80 hours per year for 1 to 5 years of service; 40‑hour employees earn 104 hours per year for 5 to 10 years of service.
• Eleven (11) paid holidays.
• Sick time accrued at a rate of 3.69 hours per pay period.
• Five (5) health insurance plan options to choose from. 100% paid for employee and up to 90% paid for dependents on selected plans.
• Dental and Vision plans 100% paid for employee and 40% paid for dependents.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP).
• High employer contribution towards the employee's HSA. Up to IRS annual maximum on selected HDHP.
• Optional Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account.
• Employer paid life insurance with additional voluntary life available.
• Arizona State Retirement (ASRS) and long term disability benefits (Civilian positions).
• Public Safety Personnel Retirement (PSPRS) benefits (Sworn positions).
• Optional Deferred Compensation Plan (457b).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Government Administration