• Possession of a Masters Degree in Library/Information Science from an American Library Association accredited library school;
• Four years of increasingly responsible professional library experience, at least two years of which managing a major library division.

This is a professional managerial position in the unclassified service. The incumbent in this position administers, manages, and coordinates major library divisions, functions as the library's project manager for specialized projects and is responsible for the operation of the library in the absence of the City Librarian.

As a member of the City’s unclassified service, this is an “at-will” position and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. An incumbent in this classification demonstrates strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills; sets a good example; and correctly applies the tenets of the City’s Code of Ethics and Values.

This description may not include all the duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all duties that may be performed.

• Assists in the planning, development and implementation of library goals, objectives, policies and procedures;
• Manages the preparation and administration of the library budget;
• Prepares the division budget, recommends allocation of division funds within guidelines; monitors expenditures to ensure adherence to the approved budget, manages contractual services;
• Assists in the planning for library facilities, equipment and furnishings;
• Plans, directs, and evaluates programs of library service within areas of assignment and recommends appropriate action;
• Manages, schedules and evaluates the work of library staff and volunteers, and develops processes designed to support a continuous learning environment;
• Analyzes operations to determine the most efficient and effective assignment of staff;
• Coordinates departmental training programs, including staff orientation and in-service training;
• Plans and directs collection development and collection services, including the management and coordination of the selection, acquisition, cataloging and processing of library materials;
• Coordinates the marketing and promotion of library collections, programs and services;
• Ensures the optimal use of library facilities to accommodate the evolving needs of customers and staff;
• Responds to inquiries and concerns from the public and follows through with appropriate actions;
• Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports pertinent to library operations;
• Plans, conducts and attends various community and professional meetings, conferences, and workshops;
• Represents the City and the library at civic, professional, and other meetings;
• Acts as the City Librarian in his/her absence and may represent the City Librarian at Board of Library Trustees and other public meetings;
• Assists in the coordination of library activities with other City departments and outside agencies; and
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Library organization, objectives, services, practices, materials and trends;
• Principles and practices of organization and management, including problem solving, conflict resolution, and employee development;
• Principles and practices of customer service;
• Principles and practices of Municipal budget preparation, and administration of contracts and fiscal planning;
• Principles of selection, de-selection, and evaluation of library collections;
• Marketing and promotion of library materials and services;
• Acquisition, cataloging and technical processing of library materials;
• Principles and practices of project management and workload planning;
• Library technology and its development and implementation in the provision of library services to the community;
• Research methods and statistical analysis;
• Complex spreadsheets and database applications; and
• Organizational safety practices, procedures and standards.

• Establish clear goals and objectives in order to create an organization that delivers excellent customer service through ethical leadership standards, establishes an atmosphere of respect for employees consistent with the City’s Code of Ethics and Values;
• Design and implement service strategies that optimize library resources;
• Analyze and coordinate multiple projects and complex tasks and/or administrative problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective courses of action;
• Select, train, manage and evaluate staff;
• Plan and manage the work of others;
• Meet the public and discuss problems and concerns tactfully, courteously, and effectively;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work including staff and the general public;
• Create a culture that is conducive to change and that is one that is able to select, recruit, retain, develop and motivate a skilled and talented workforce where everyone knows their mission, role, and job;
• Build constructive relationships by promoting effective partnerships with department peers, bargaining units, employees, citizens, and others contacted in the course of work;
• Represent and speak for the department and its work, e.g., presenting, explaining, promoting, defining, and negotiating to those within and outside the department by making clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals and groups, by listening effectively and clarifying information and by facilitating an open exchange of ideas;
• Work effectively as a member of the department’s management team to achieve common goals and be able to deliver excellent customer service to both internal and external City clients;
• Develop comprehensive plans from general instructions;
•  Exercise good judgment in structuring and organizing work and setting priorities, balancing the interests of the City and constituents, and readily readjusting priorities to respond to current and future needs;
• Prepare and present clear, concise and complex written and oral reports;
• Communicate logically and clearly,  both orally and in writing;
• Use personal computer applications in a library setting;
• Effectively manage and direct the work of staff in order to accomplish complex tasks;
• Work effectively in time-sensitive situations and meet deadlines; and
• Walk or stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, crawl, climb, lift or any other physical requirement as necessitated by the position to perform assigned duties.

• Must be able to perform all the essential functions of the job assignment.
• May be required to work evenings and weekends.