Senior Library Manager

Location Name: Alachua County Library District

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

Join us and make a difference!

This position in the Adult Services department enjoys a variety of interesting elements, including community outreach, Literacy and Jail Library support, and helping to open and manage the brand-new MakerSpace.  This position has the opportunity to set direction for adult services for the entire Library District, coaching staff in best practices in reference and other adult services, including genealogy, and exploring and developing exciting new services.

This position is located in the Headquarters Library in downtown Gainesville, where “nature and culture meet”.

Duties and Responsibilities:

·  Plans, directs, controls, and coordinates the activities of a large branch or major library department.

·  Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate supervisors and 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.

·  Prepares operating budget and long-range plan proposals for the department or branch.

·  Monitors the branch or departmental budget; recommends budget transfers.

·  Assists in establishing plans, priorities, and procedures and recommends changes in organizational structure and resource allocation to meet branch/departmental 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 and communicates to appropriate staff.

·  Develops materials collections District-wide by recommending materials for acquisition, rotating materials to and from Headquarters and the branches and weeding materials from the collection.

·  Coordinates, manages, and reviews special projects and a variety of programs for the public.

·  Provides comprehensive bibliographic, reference and reader’s advisory assistance in person and by phone to library patrons, using printed materials, on-line services and referrals. This includes guiding library patrons in the selection, organization and interpretation of library materials, and in the effective use of technology and library facilities. Analyzes impact of new technologies on library services and recommends action.

·  Arranges for the maintenance and security of building including opening and closing.

·  Serves as Library District liaison to the community, working with schools and organizations to provide services to the public.

·  Ensure patron compliance of all policies and procedures through effective communication and enforcement.

·  Drives a District vehicle to perform duties as required at various Alachua County Library branches.

Education/Qualifications:

Master's degree in library science from a library school program accredited by the American Library Association, or closely related field and three years professional level library experience including two years of supervisory experience.

Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver's license and be insurable by the District's insurance carrier.  Must provide own means of transportation.

Successful completion of a drug screen and criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment.

Evening and weekend work hours may be required.

Multilingual Skills Required: No

Contact Person: Anthony Harden

Contact Email: [email protected]

Contact Phone: 352-334-3910

How to Apply / Instructions:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alachua/jobs/4651999/senior-library-manager