Class
Code: 04025
LIBRARIAN V
NATURE
OF WORK
This is responsible professional
work at the administrative level of the library system.
Work involves interpretation and
implementation of all library policies, staffing, and supervision of major
division offices and coordination of support services within the library system
and with other agencies. Work is subject to review for the attainment of
desired management objectives and conformity with established policies and
procedures.
DISTINGUISHING
CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is distinguished
from Librarian IV by the additional experience required.
ILLUSTRATIVE
TASKS
Supervises and assists in
maintaining controls for all library budgetary codes.
Serves as library staff officer for
contacts and communication services within the county library system and the
community at large.
Attends a variety of governmental
and library meetings, conferences, and hearings to present recommendations,
acquire information, and interpret library policies.
Assists subordinate librarians in
planning, coordinating, and organizing specific functional, programmatic, and
physical aspects of library services and facilities.
Conducts assigned library research,
procedural and administrative studies; prepares reports relative to recommended
solutions or courses of action; devises operating forms and procedures.
Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE,
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Thorough knowledge of professional
library principles, practices, and techniques.
Thorough knowledge of current
literature, trends, and developments in the field of library science and
administration appropriate to the level of specialization.
Considerable knowledge of the
principles of management, supervision, and organization and their application
to the administration of library affairs.
Considerable knowledge of research
techniques and the sources and availability of current information.
Ability to analyze a variety of
administrative problems, to make sound recommendations as to their solution,
and to prepare working procedures.
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;
six (6) years experience of a supervisory nature in the operation of a library
system, including two (2) years 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