Job Title: Supervising Librarian

SUMMARY:

Plans, organizes, and oversees the operation, activities, and staff of assigned library functions and/or programs; performs a wide variety of complex management, administrative, and problem-solving duties related to public library programs and services; serves as a community liaison and works with community stakeholders and partner agencies; and supervises professional, paraprofessional, and support staff.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This multi-position, mid-management classification is responsible for the operation, activities, and staff of assigned library function and/or programs. Incumbents in this class require mastery of library services and programs; demonstrate professional, service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; and provide recommendations to departmental upper management for consideration. This class is distinguished from the Assistant Library and Recreation Director/City Librarian in that the latter has overall management responsibility for all Library functions, programs, facilities, and consortia and stakeholder relationships. It is distinguished from lower- level Librarian classifications by the responsibility for managing day-to-day operations, directly supervising staff, and overseeing the development and implementation of innovative library programs, activities, and services.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives direction from the Assistant Library and Recreation Director/City Librarian. Exercises direct supervision over professional, paraprofessional, and support staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This list is meant to be illustrative and does not represent an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities. Incumbents may not perform all duties and responsibilities listed. Other duties may be assigned.

Plans, organizes, reviews, and evaluates the operation and activities of assigned library functions and/or programs.
Serves as a member of the Library Division as well as the Library and Recreation Department leadership teams; assists in the development and implementation of division and department goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; ensures that programs and services support City, departmental, and Library goals.
Plans, schedules, supervises, coordinates, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned professional, paraprofessional, and support staff; interviews, selects, trains, motivates, coaches, and disciplines staff; ensures and coordinates staff development, training, and education.