Supervisory Librarian; Learning

Job Overview

Performs professional and supervisory library duties by managing a library agency or library function.

Supervisory Librarians lead and mentor staff and communicate the library's mission and strategic plan as part of the library's Leadership Team. This Supervisory Librarian position assists management in the operation of the Library Learning Experiences function within the Programming unit of Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library.

The Supervisory Librarian - Learning Experiences (LEX) oversees the LEX team, including performance management and support for system wide initiatives and projects. This position is responsible for developing, planning, coordinating, and implementing programming curriculum for school age children, teens, and adults.

Position duties include:

• Programming Administration:Develop, promote, and present programming; coordinate, market and manage programs led by outside presenters; assist in development and monitoring of programming budget; assist with grant writing and implementation for programming classes and initiatives.
• Programming Evaluation: Observe classes and events and provide feedback; review and analyze programming statistics; monitor effectiveness of program initiatives and recommend improvements; conduct staff training.
• Collaboration & Partnerships: Work with the Friends of the Library and other agencies and organizations on programming; coordinate across library divisions to communicate and support programming needs; represent the library in community initiatives; participate in community engagement and outreach.
• Management:Execute performance management duties; lead staff meetings and hold meetings with direct reports; manage employee time cards; prepare staff schedules.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in Library Science and at least two years of professional librarian experience in public libraries, including at least one year of supervisory experience.

Bilingual skills (speaking and writing proficiency in English and Spanish) are highly desirable.

$55,099 - $71,635

Benefits at a glance

• Customer Commitment - Proactively seeks to understand the needs of the customers and provide the highest standards of service.
• Dedication to Professionalism and Integrity - Demonstrates and promotes fair, honest, professional and ethical behaviors that establishes trust throughout the organization and with the public we serve.
• Organizational Excellence - Takes ownership for excellence through one's personal effectiveness and dedication to the continuous improvement of our operations.
• Success through Teamwork - Collaborates and builds partnerships through trust and the open exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives to achieve organizational goals.

Note:

The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described below.

• Plans, organizes and provides assistance in the supervision and operation of a library agency or function.
• Acts as custodian of all agency monies.
• Provides reference and reader’s advisory services. Instructs and assists customers in accessing library information.
• Manages the operations of an agency or function.
• Plans, promotes, and presents programming. Coordinates, markets and manages programming led by outside presenters. Participates in community engagement activities and community outreach.
• Serves on or leads library committees and task forces as directed.
• Executes performance management duties to include but not limited to: training, coaching, documenting and evaluating performance of subordinate staff and administering the progressive discipline process.
• Represents the Library in relation to city, community and government agencies, and at local and state level.
• Actively seeks and participates in professional development opportunities and stays abreast of emerging technology and trends in…