Assistant County Librarian

General Information

Work Location:

Central Library, 1301 Barcarrota Boulevard, Bradenton, Florida 34205

Work Hours:

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week with variable daytime, evening, and weekend hours

Expected Starting Salary Range: $80,143.32 - $

This classification performs high level administrative, managerial and professional duties in the Manatee County Public Library System, including direct organizational responsibility for several major Library functions.

Indoor/Office environment; high noise environment while performing certain responsibilities. Lifting equipment up to 25 lbs. alone, and up to 50 lbs. with assistance.

• Coordinates and manages the operations of numerous facilities.
• Assists in the development, upgrading, and subsequent evaluation of library policies, procedures, service models and programs.
• Implements and communicates administrative decisions, directives, and policies to library staff and the general public.
• Assures internal alignment with policies and procedures.
• Assists in formulating and reviewing system-wide short term and long-range services, goals, and priorities.
• Acts on County Librarian s behalf in his/her absence.
• Maintains familiarity with County initiatives and goals.
• Handles interviews with local press, and requests for information regarding library services and programs.
• Performs public speaking as needed at community engagements.
• Participates in supervisory, general staff, and various board meetings.
• Assists County Librarian with development and adjustments to budget. Prepares monthly, special statistical and narrative reports with analysis as required.
• May create other written documents such as award nominations, reports, policy and procedures.
• Performs managerial, administrative, and professional duties related to the management and operations of branch libraries.
• Directs and evaluates supervisory staff.
• Provides fiscal, work order, and timecard authority.
• Assesses community needs and collaborates with community agencies and organizations. Supports branch participation in community projects, particularly literacy driven initiatives. May serve on local boards.
• Handles customer complaints and problems, resolves delinquent accounts, coordinates facility repairs and addresses staffing issues system wide.
• Coordinates responses or directly replies to public s written comments on patron suggestion forms.
• Ensures Library sections are prepared to handle security issues including trespass. Creates incident reports and forms as required. Coordinates security officers  hours.
• Performs other related work (including weather or other extreme emergency duties) as required.

• Master s degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school.
• Eight (8) years of progressively responsible library experience, with at least four (4) years in an administrative/supervisory capacity; excellent interpersonal skills.

• Knowledge of library science principles and practices, especially as they relate to public libraries.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of library administrative principles and practices.
• Ability to implement library policies and procedures.
• Ability to carry out assignments independently.
• Ability to evaluate situations and creatively implement constructive solutions.
• Ability to promote team building among professional and non-professional subordinates.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative staff, co-workers, County officials, and the general public.
• Ability to function effectively under stress.

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.

Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at  x 3865.

Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP):
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