Library Manager

Location Name: Alachua County Library District (Waldo Branch)

County: Alachua

Region: Central Florida

Address: 401 E University AveCity: GainesvilleZipcode: 32601

ALA accredited Masters required: Yes

**Join the Heart of the Gainesville Community at the Alachua County Library District! **

Paid time off (PTO)

12 paid holidays plus 3 floating holidays

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

FRS – Florida Retirement System

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Clinic

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs, controls and coordinates the activities of one or more small to medium branch libraries, bookmobiles, outreach department, or other service section.
• Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees including determining work procedures and schedules; issuing instructions and assigning duties; reviewing work; recommending personnel actions; conducting performance reviews; and conducting departmental training and orientation.
• Recommends operating budget and long range plan proposals for the branch(es), department, or section.
• Monitors budget(s); recommends budget transfers.
• Assists in establishing plans, priorities, and procedures and recommends changes in organizational structure and resource allocation to meet Service and District goals.
• Keeps informed of current trends and new professional techniques by reading professional journals and publications, and through participation in professional organizations, workshops and conferences.
• Disseminates important trend information to subordinate staff.
• Recommends materials for acquisition and weeding, and rotates materials in from Headquarters.
• Coordinates, manages and reviews special projects and a variety of programs for the public.
• Provides bibliographic, reference and reader’s advisory assistance in person and by phone to library patrons, in accordance with the service-level guidelines for each facility, using printed materials, on-line services and referrals. This includes guiding library patrons in selection, organization and interpretation of library materials, and in the effective use of technology and library facilities.
• Arranges for the maintenance and security of vehicles and facility, including opening and closing.
• Serves as library system liaison to the community served by the branch(es), department or section.
• Ensure patron compliance of all policies and procedures through effective communication and enforcement.
• Performs related work as required.

Education/Qualifications:

Master's degree in library science from a library school program accredited by the American Library Association and three years professional library experience including one year of supervisory experience. Must provide own means of transportation. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Evening and weekend work hours may be required.

Evening and weekend work hours may be required.

Multilingual Skills Required: No

Contact Person: A. Harden

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: 352-334-3910

How to Apply / Instructions:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alachua/jobs/4781125/library-manager