Class Code: N4042
ASSISTANT
REGIONAL LIBRARY MANAGER
NATURE OF WORK
This is highly responsible professional work
at the administrative level of the library system.
Work involves responsibility for the
day-to-day administration of a major library facility and responsibility for
branch cluster supervision, as needed; Duties are carried out under the
supervision of the Regional Library Manager within the framework of established
policies and program plans. Day-to-day
supervision is exercised over professional and other library personnel. Work is
subject to review and evaluation through periodic conference and the review of
departmental and program activities reports.
DISTINGUISHING
CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is distinguished from Library
Branch Manager by the additional experience required and related decision
making and responsibility for day-to-day operation of a major library facility
as well as supervision of several library branches, as needed.
ILLUSTRATIVE
TASKS
Operates regional library and
provides management services to branch libraries as assigned.
Plans, supervises, and
coordinates the activities of the reference, youth services, circulation
sections, learning services and computer instruction within the branch and the
cluster.
Represents the library to the
public and resolves customer issues and concerns.
Supervises the branch ordering,
and eventual discarding of materials; maintains related financial and other
records.
Develops, provides and initiates
community contacts in the interest of the library.
Selects, trains and supervises
staff.
Coordinates the library’s
Volunteer and other special programs.
Assists in the compilation of
library statistical reports.
Trains and directs professional
and other branch personnel;
Performs related work as
required.
KNOWLEDGE,
ABILITIES AND SKILLS
Knowledge of professional library
principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of the current
literature, trends, and developments in the field of library science and
administration appropriate to the areas of specialization.
Knowledge of general community
needs and interests in relation to library services in the areas of
specialization.
Knowledge of the principles of
supervision, organization and administration.
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, religion, age, sex, disability, political
affiliation or sexual orientation.
Provides counsel and support to Library Branch
Managers in operating their units.
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.
REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
Master's Degree in library science
or Master’s in Information Management or Science from a college or university accredited
by the American Library Association; four(4)years of professional library
experience, including three(3) years experience of a supervisory nature in the
operation of a library system.
GENERAL
INFORMATION
Bargaining Status: Unrepresented
FLSA Status: Exempt
Code of Ethics Certification: No
Class Spec. Estab./Revised E05/07 R9/07