Class
Code: 04023
LIBRARIAN III
NATURE OF WORK
This is professional
administrative work in a library system.
Work involves responsibility for
the administration of a major unit of the library system. Duties are carried
out with considerable independence within the framework of established policies
and program plans. Supervision is exercised over professional and other library
personnel. Work is subject to review and evaluation through periodic
conferences and the review of departmental and program activities reports.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This class is distinguished from
Librarian II by the additional experience required and by responsibility for
exercising considerable independent judgment in decision making.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS
Plans, supervises, and
coordinates the activities of the central reference unit; develops the
reference collection of books and other materials to meet the needs of the
public; assists in formulating policies regarding reference department
organization and services; directs inter-library loan activities; aids the
staff with special or difficult reference problems and questions.
Supervises the ordering,
cataloging, processing, and eventual discarding of materials; maintains related
financial and other records.
Plans, organizes, and directs the
extension services unit programs which include branch libraries, bookmobile
service, and related services; coordinates the selection of materials for
bookmobiles and the maintenance of balanced book collections in all branches; acts
as liaison between a regional library and the branches.
Plans, organizes, and directs
activities of a regional library; develops, provides and initiates regional
contacts in the interest of the library; supervises staff operations,
development and training.
Provides general assistance in
planning and coordinating the development of library services and programs; may
serve as personnel officer for the library; coordinates volunteer programs and
other special programs with the regular library services; compiles and analyzes
library statistical reports.
Trains and directs professional
and other library system personnel; cooperates with other 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.
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, color, religion, age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual
orientation, marital status or political affiliation.
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; three
(3) years professional library experience, including one(1) year experience of
a supervisory nature in the operation of a library system.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Bargaining Unit: Government Supervisors
Association - (Professional Unit)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Code of Ethics Certification: No
Class Spec. Estab./Revised: E10/76 R9/07