Mohave County is hiring: Library Services Manager in Bullhead Cit...
Mohave County - Bullhead City, AZ, United States, 86442
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REPORTS TO
Library Director or Assistant Library Director.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Supervision is exercised directly, or through subordinate supervisory personnel, over a staff of clerical, technical, paraprofessional, and professional support personnel.
- Plans, organizes and directs staff in general library techniques, reference and readers' advisement, circulation, programming, collection development and maintenance, cataloging and acquisitions services, electronic services and systems, and related activities.
- Selects, hires, supervises and evaluates the work of subordinates both directly as well as through subordinate supervisors. Participates in the ongoing training and development of staff at the district level.
- Prepares, administers and monitors assigned portions of the budget; assuring efficient and economical utilization of resources in relation to assigned division.
- Contributes to and promotes cooperation and coordination of effort between the library service area assignment and the rest of the library district.
- Works with library administration to develop goals and objectives for local service area as well as district-wide long-range planning.
- Assists in the development, coordination and implementation of district policies and procedures. Supports and supervises the implementation of District-wide policies and procedures and interprets and applies Library policies and procedures for patrons and staff.
- Directs the circulation and library materials handling functions to ensure that materials move efficiently through the branch and throughout the library district.
- Attends and participates in library meetings, workshops and conferences on all levels, as required and as resources permit.
- Establishes and maintains effective community contacts and relationships.
- Supervises the collection, maintenance, and timely submission of records, reports and statistical data as required by the district library.
- Provides input and oversees the development and maintenance of assigned branch library collections; ensures collection materials appropriately meet the needs of local patrons.
- Ensures that building and grounds of the assigned library are properly maintained. Coordinates building and equipment maintenance, janitorial services and repairs.
- Maintains a clean and organized facility.
- Performs related work as required.
- Performs special assignments as requested.
- Researches, prepares and administers grants.
- Exercise regular and predictable attendance and punctuality in accordance with Mohave County Personnel Policies and Procedures.
- Master's Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited School of Library Science.
- Five (5) years of library experience in a progressively responsible position, including at least three (3) years of supervisory experience.
- An equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered in meeting the minimum qualifications.
- Must possess a valid driver's license for operation of motor vehicles on Arizona roads at the start of employment and maintain said license while employed in this position.
- Provide acceptable three (3) year driving history at no cost to the County.
- Principles and practices of library operation including administration, personnel and facility management and library system organization and functions, reference sources or materials in the area of specialty.
- Standard office practices and record keeping.
- Computing literacy involving on-line and automated systems and personal computers and related peripheral equipment.
- Customer service principles and best practices.
- Use of English, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
- Operating relevant computer systems and applications, including the integrated library system, hardware and software, office machines, and peripheral equipment to perform work assignments.
- Developing and maintaining good working relationships.
- Identify community library service needs and develop and implement library programs to provide appropriate library services.
- Plan, organize, coordinate and manage the work of professional, paraprofessional, technical and clerical support staff in various activities.
- Coordinate collection development and maintenance, materials processing and preservation.
- Effectively speak before community groups and other civic organizations and utilize public relations and media skills for presentations, publicity flyers and introduction of programs.
- Identify, analyze and resolve problems at all levels.
- Appraise and select appropriate materials for the Library collection.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with library system staff, community groups, and other professional contacts.
- Prepare and manage assigned budgets.
- Exercise judgment and discretion in matters of policy and procedure design and implementation; make decisions in accordance with established policies and regulations.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without a reasonable accommodation.
- Comply with Personnel Policies and department procedures.