Class Code: 04032
LIBRARIES MANAGER
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.
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.
Thorough
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.
Knowledge
of the planning and construction of library facilities.
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
Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in
library science, accounting, finance, public/business administration, or
related field; six (6) years of experience in administrative aspects of the
area of assignment to include four (4) years of supervisory experience; or any
equivalent combination of relevant training and experience.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Bargaining
Unit: Unrepresented
FLSA
Status: Exempt
Code
of Ethics Certification: No
Class
Spec. Estab./Revised: E01/91; R01/95; R10/05