Description

Description
Under general supervision, to supervise the adult, teen and/or children's programs, services, and staff in a community library or to supervise a program in Library Administration.
Typical Tasks
 

Hires, trains, supervises, evaluates and terminates subordinate personnel;
 
Creates employee work schedules;
 
Attends professional workshops and meetings;
 
Participates and assists in making system policy decisions for program area;
 
Gathers and conducts analysis of data for various internal library reports.
 
Plans, develops, organizes, conducts, publicizes and evaluates appropriate programs;
 
Familiarizes and trains library patrons in the use of library facilities and materials; assists patrons on selection of appropriate material;
 
Evaluates and reviews Library literature;
 
Manages collections based upon community needs using established procedures;
 
Promotes reading and performs reader's advisory services;
 
Answers difficult reference questions;
 
Collaborates with local educational and community agencies on projects and presentations;
 
Recommends materials to be purchased and purges old materials based on established criteria;
 
Manages a community library in the absence of the Community Librarian to resolve routine operating problems;
 
Organizes the physical interior for assigned section of the library; coordinates library displays;
 
Speaks to community groups;
 
Plans and develops programs for assigned section;
 
Assists in the preparation of the annual budget for the County Library; allocates and monitors spending for programs;
 
Oversees all aspects of a program such as , technical innovation, outreach, training, and staff development;
 
Acts as a representative of the Library in providing information to computerized catalog systems to achieve compatibility with Santa Clara County Library;
 
Coordinates the Integrated Library System (ILS) with circulation and information system staff and develops procedures for use in all outlets;
 
Analyzes and resolves automation problems with technical information system staff;
 
Performs other related duties as required.

Requirements

Employment Standards
Possession of a Master in Library and Information Science or a Master in Library Science Degree from a graduate school accredited by the American Library Association (ALA) and one (1) year of experience equivalent to Librarian II with Santa Clara County. Supervisory or lead experience is desirable.

Possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment, and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's permit.