LIBRARIAN SENIOR Job at Georgia Public Library Service in New York
Georgia Public Library Service, New York, NY, United States
LIBRARIAN, SENIOR
Salary: $68,967.00 Annually
Location: LIBRARY SYSTEM, GA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Department: LIBRARY
Opening Date: 04/02/2026
Closing Date: 5/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: 20
Description
UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN THE FULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Branch Locations
AUBURN AVENUE RESEARCH LIBRARY (AARL)
Programming
Collection Development/Management
CENTRAL LIBRARY
Adult Services (Reference & Special Collections)
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Library Science; supplemented by four (4) years of professional Librarian experience, including two (2) years lead or supervisory experience.
Specific License or Certification Required
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.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities
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.
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 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. This classification is distinguished from Librarian, Principal in that this class manages a Library department or service.
Essential Functions
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff and volunteers; makes hiring or disciplinary recommendations; develops and oversees employee work schedules; compiles and reviews time cards; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels, documents and disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff and volunteers in operations, policies, and procedures; works at least one late evening at a Library facility and some weekends.
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have proper resources; monitors status of work in progress, inspects completed work, consults with assigned staff, provides progress and activity reports to management.
Manages operations of library branch or department/collection; develops short and long‑range goals and objectives for assigned area; interprets and complies with federal and state regulations; creates and improves strategies to enhance delivery of services and programs.
Monitors assigned program budget; reviews previous yearly expenditures for supplies, equipment, and services; monitors expenditures for budget compliance; approves program expenditures prior to submission for payment.
Manages assigned library branch facility; coordinates maintenance and repairs; schedules use of meeting rooms and study rooms.
May serve as a system‑wide technical expert in a particular support function or subject matter; provides expert advice and recommendations related to library subjects/services to the general public and other library staff.
Manages and evaluates delivery of public library services to diverse communities; administers evaluations, tabulates results, evaluates programming and statistical information, and prepares monthly reports.
May develop a major collection for the Library; recommends selection, retention, and development of collections; selects books and materials for purchase and prepares order lists; removes and weeds outdated, worn, and little‑used materials; selects books from donations; reads current books, periodicals, book reviews and reports.
Establishes and maintains relationships with community agencies and institutions; develops partnerships to enhance library system awareness; conducts community outreach events and library card drives; develops and disseminates promotional materials; gives presentations to community groups.
Maintains a current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; stays aware of new technologies, trends and advances; reads literature; participates in professional organizations and maintains affiliations; attends workshops and training.
Serves on professional library committees and task forces; assists with drafting policies and procedures; provides recommendations to supervisor/manager.
Additional Functions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performance Aptitudes
Data Utilization: Evaluate, audit, deduce, and assess data using established criteria; exercise discretion in determining consequences and referencing evaluation to identify alternatives.
Human Interaction: Work with others, apply persuasion and influence to coordinate programs or projects, resolve typical problems.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Operate, maneuver and control equipment and tools.
Verbal Aptitude: Utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Perform arithmetic operations, calculate percentages, decimals, fractions, discounts, interest, ratios, surface areas, volumes, weights and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Apply principles of influence systems, motivation, incentive, leadership; exercise independent judgment to develop solutions.
Situational Reasoning: Exercise judgment, decisiveness, creativity with subjective criteria.
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.
Employer
Fulton County
Address: 141 Pryor Street, Suite 3030, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303
Phone: (404) 613-6700
Website: http://www.fultoncountyga.gov
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Salary: $68,967.00 Annually
Location: LIBRARY SYSTEM, GA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Department: LIBRARY
Opening Date: 04/02/2026
Closing Date: 5/8/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Pay Grade: 20
Description
UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN THE FULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM
Branch Locations
AUBURN AVENUE RESEARCH LIBRARY (AARL)
Programming
Collection Development/Management
CENTRAL LIBRARY
Adult Services (Reference & Special Collections)
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in Library Science; supplemented by four (4) years of professional Librarian experience, including two (2) years lead or supervisory experience.
Specific License or Certification Required
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.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities
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.
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 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. This classification is distinguished from Librarian, Principal in that this class manages a Library department or service.
Essential Functions
Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff and volunteers; makes hiring or disciplinary recommendations; develops and oversees employee work schedules; compiles and reviews time cards; approves/processes employee concerns and problems and counsels, documents and disciplines as appropriate; assists with or completes employee performance appraisals; acts as a liaison between employees and management; and trains staff and volunteers in operations, policies, and procedures; works at least one late evening at a Library facility and some weekends.
Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; prioritizes and schedules work activities in order to meet objectives; ensures that subordinates have proper resources; monitors status of work in progress, inspects completed work, consults with assigned staff, provides progress and activity reports to management.
Manages operations of library branch or department/collection; develops short and long‑range goals and objectives for assigned area; interprets and complies with federal and state regulations; creates and improves strategies to enhance delivery of services and programs.
Monitors assigned program budget; reviews previous yearly expenditures for supplies, equipment, and services; monitors expenditures for budget compliance; approves program expenditures prior to submission for payment.
Manages assigned library branch facility; coordinates maintenance and repairs; schedules use of meeting rooms and study rooms.
May serve as a system‑wide technical expert in a particular support function or subject matter; provides expert advice and recommendations related to library subjects/services to the general public and other library staff.
Manages and evaluates delivery of public library services to diverse communities; administers evaluations, tabulates results, evaluates programming and statistical information, and prepares monthly reports.
May develop a major collection for the Library; recommends selection, retention, and development of collections; selects books and materials for purchase and prepares order lists; removes and weeds outdated, worn, and little‑used materials; selects books from donations; reads current books, periodicals, book reviews and reports.
Establishes and maintains relationships with community agencies and institutions; develops partnerships to enhance library system awareness; conducts community outreach events and library card drives; develops and disseminates promotional materials; gives presentations to community groups.
Maintains a current knowledge of applicable laws and regulations; stays aware of new technologies, trends and advances; reads literature; participates in professional organizations and maintains affiliations; attends workshops and training.
Serves on professional library committees and task forces; assists with drafting policies and procedures; provides recommendations to supervisor/manager.
Additional Functions
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performance Aptitudes
Data Utilization: Evaluate, audit, deduce, and assess data using established criteria; exercise discretion in determining consequences and referencing evaluation to identify alternatives.
Human Interaction: Work with others, apply persuasion and influence to coordinate programs or projects, resolve typical problems.
Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Operate, maneuver and control equipment and tools.
Verbal Aptitude: Utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and advisory data and information.
Mathematical Aptitude: Perform arithmetic operations, calculate percentages, decimals, fractions, discounts, interest, ratios, surface areas, volumes, weights and measures.
Functional Reasoning: Apply principles of influence systems, motivation, incentive, leadership; exercise independent judgment to develop solutions.
Situational Reasoning: Exercise judgment, decisiveness, creativity with subjective criteria.
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.
Employer
Fulton County
Address: 141 Pryor Street, Suite 3030, Atlanta, Georgia, 30303
Phone: (404) 613-6700
Website: http://www.fultoncountyga.gov
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