ABILITY TO:

  • Actively contribute to a work culture of innovation, inclusiveness, and customer service.
  • Plan, organize, and coordinate public library services and resource development programs.
  • Plan, organize, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of assigned staff.
  • Train, mentor, coach, and counsel staff.
  • Identify and analyze data-driven community needs and develop effective programs responsive to those needs based on measurable outcomes.
  • Develop and promote library programs and services.
  • Perform technical library tasks and operate computerized and other library equipment with speed and accuracy.
  • Interpret, apply, and explain established City and Library policies and procedures.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
  • Identify problems and develop effective solutions.
  • Set priorities, meet deadlines, and make sound decisions.
  • Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials.
  • Use online resources and computing devices.
  • Advise patrons of library services and selection of materials.
  • Communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally, both orally and in writing, in all formats and media.
  • Lead resource development activities to support library programs and services; develop effective grant proposals independently and as a team member.
  • Coordinate and collaborate effectively with others to identify and achieve shared goals.
  • Make effective presentations to public groups.
  • Develop and implement improvements to systems, organization, and operations within the library.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may qualify. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities is:

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in library science or a related field. A master’s degree in library science or library and information services issued by a college or university accredited by the American Library Association is preferred.

AND

Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, including two (2) years of experience in a lead or supervisory role that may have been obtained in a position other than a professional librarian.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Possession of a valid California driver’s license by the date of appointment.