Library Manager – Gulf Gate

Location Name: Gulf Gate Library

County: Sarasota

Region: Southwest Florida

Address: 7112 Curtiss AvenueCity: SarasotaZipcode: 34238

ALA accredited Masters required: Yes

In this role, you will…

Administration

Oversee daily library operations, including participating in budget and business plan development and administration, keeping records/reporting to indicate progress and for future planning. Develop, communicate, and implement strategic plans, and establish long and short-range goals for the branch library. Develop, implement, and evaluate special projects, services, and programs. Interpret policies and procedures for staff and the public. Evaluate building, equipment, and repair needs and work with various departments to address issues. Communication

Promote the value, mission, products, and services of the library throughout the community, encouraging the understanding and use of library programs, resources, and services. Work with library support groups such as the Friends of the Library, developing and maintaining community partnerships and networking with other agencies within the County, the community, and the library profession. Prepare and present oral, written, and visual presentations to groups. Customer Service

Develop and implement standards of service that ensure the prompt and efficient resolution of each inquiry by both internal and external customers, delivered with the utmost respect and courtesy. Keep abreast of developments, new trends, and innovations in libraries. Assist the service desks and other sections as needed. Represent Sarasota County to library users. Participate in and/or facilitate trainings, community meetings, and activities of the Library Advisory Board, Friends, Alliance, Friends of the Library, etc. Staff Development

Evaluate staffing needs for the unit and interview and select candidates for hire. Conduct regularly scheduled staff meetings and one-on-one meetings with each employee, monitoring and managing performance, including the administration of corrective action. Provide opportunities for continuing professional development of self and others, especially in acquiring relevant understanding and skills. Participate in cross-training in other sections Collection Development/Maintenance

Monitor the quality of materials collections for the branch, maintain awareness of library collections, and continually analyze and evaluate the collection based on changing community needs. Communicate changing collection needs to library administration and collection development staff. Maintain currency in library literature for awareness of trends in areas of new formats, methods of delivery, circulation models, new technologies, etc. Oversee the monitoring and expenditure of library budget.

Education/Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited institution -and- Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a public library.

Multilingual Skills Required: No

Contact Person: Pamela Roebuck

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: 941 861-5481

How to Apply / Instructions:

Please apply at scgov.net