Class
Code: 04024
LIBRARIAN IV
NATURE
OF WORK
This is professional work at the
administrative level of the library system.
Work involves responsibility for
assisting administrative superiors in administering and coordinating assigned
major units of the library system. Work involves assisting in interpreting and
implementing all library policies, assisting in staffing and supervising
assigned major units, and assisting in coordinating support services within the
library system and with other agencies. Duties are performed with considerable
independence and initiative within the framework of established policies and
procedures. Work is subject to review and evaluation through periodic
conferences, attainment of desired management objectives, and conformity with
established policies and procedures.
DISTINGUISHING
CHARACTERISTICS
This class is distinguished from
Librarian III by the additional administrative responsibilities.
ILLUSTRATIVE
TASKS
Assists administrative superiors in coordinating,
staffing, and supervising the operations of assigned major units of the library
system; assists in coordinating library system supportive services.
Assists subordinate librarians in
planning, coordinating, and organizing specific functional, programmatic, and
physical aspects of library services and facilities.
Assists in interpreting and
implementing all library policies.
Serves as assistant library staff
officer for contacts and communication services within the county library
system and the community at large.
Conducts assigned library research
and procedural studies; prepares reports relative to recommended solutions or
courses of action.
Cooperates with governmental and
private agencies in special surveys, studies, and programs.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Considerable knowledge of
professional library principles, practices, and techniques.
Considerable knowledge of the
current literature, trends, and developments in the field of library science
and administration appropriate to the areas of specialization.
Considerable knowledge of general
community needs and interests in relation to library services in the areas of
specialization.
Considerable knowledge of the
principles of supervision, organization, and administration.
Considerable knowledge of research
techniques and the sources and availability of current information.
Ability to analyze facts and
exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate
the work of subordinates.
Ability to express ideas
effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to serve the public and
fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and
spirit of
Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and
appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds,
regardless of race, color, religion, age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual
orientation, marital status or political affiliation.
REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
A Master's Degree in Library Science
from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association;
four (4) years experience of a supervisory nature in the operation of a library
system, including six (6) months in administrative aspects of the work.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Bargaining
Status: Unrepresented
FLSA Status: Exempt
Code of Ethics Certification: No
Work Locations: Libraries
Class Spec. Estab./Revised: E1/78 R1/91
R3/07