Assistant Library Director - Head of Reference

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Department: M.G. Parker Memorial Library

Supervisor: Library Director

Union Status: Non-Union

Full Salary Range: $58,640.40 - $81,204.88;
Anticipated hiring range: $58,640.40 - $70,033.00 annually depending on qualifications and experience (paid weekly)

Position: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 35

Grade: 10, Steps 1-13

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Library Director, the Assistant Director / Head of Reference is responsible for providing reference services using resources in various formats and interpreting library policies and procedures in the absence of the Library Director.

Works under the general direction of the Library Director, according to established procedures and departmental policies and standards; duties require independent judgement and initiative. Supervises staff and volunteers as needed.

• Work closely with the Library Director to implement exemplary library services.
• Assist patrons with inter-library loan requests.
• Supervise personnel in the absence of the Library Director.
• Serve as the building supervisor in the absence of the Library Director.
• Conceive, design, and implement various cultural, educational, and recreational programs for adult patrons.
• Provide outstanding reference services using the library’s collections, electronic resources, and materials in other formats.
• Understand and train patrons on how to verify and vet source material.
• Administer procurement and distribution of Federal and State tax forms.
• Assist the Library Director in recruitment, hiring, and evaluation of personnel.
• Participate in the library’s strategic planning and annual reporting.
• Oversee the development and culling of the library’s nonfiction collection.
• Interpret library policies and procedures in the absence of the Library Director.
• Use scheduling software to set the schedule of service desks.
• Perform other similar or related work as assigned or required.

Recommended

Minimum Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• Masters in Library Science (MLS) from an accredited ALA certified institution, or equivalent experience, required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in a public library, including at least one year in a supervisory capacity, preferably in a union environment.

Knowledge, Ability & Skill:

• Thorough understanding of library theories and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to apply professional library practices with an emphasis on reference, administration, and inter-library loan procedures.
• Familiarity with basic reference resources and a general knowledge of human civilization and literature to facilitate reference and inter-library loan work and selection duties.
• Ability to interact with and assist patrons with the use of the library facility, services, and technology in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to maintain strict patron confidentiality; knowledge of ethics as applicable to library service; familiarity with ALA Code of Ethics, Library Bill of Rights, and Freedom to Read statements; remains current on other ALA actions and recommendations.
• Familiarity with recent advancements in library automation systems.
• Proficient in keyboarding skills and office software.
• Ability to learn new computer applications.
• Ability to exercise tact, initiative, independent judgment, and confidentiality consistent with library policies.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with staff and a positive support/service attitude with the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively in person, in writing, and on the…