Library Services Supervisor

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SALARY: $39,062.40 Annually

Graduation from high school or equivalent and four years paraprofessional or clerical library experience; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. College course work will substitute for experience on a year for year basis. Successful completion of a criminal history background investigation is required prior to employment. Evening and weekend work hours may be required.

Position Summary:
This is advanced and specialized supervisory work of clerical and manual library employees.

An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for the day-to-day operation and staffing of a major segment of a library department.

Work is performed independently within established guidelines under the general direction of a higher level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of results obtained.

Examples of Duties:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Supervises and coordinates the activities of subordinate employees and volunteers 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.

Assigns areas of responsibility to subordinates and oversees the workflow within these areas. Implements and evaluates projects and programs in area of responsibility.

Oversees maintenance and operation of circulation department functions.

Assists in determining hiring needs for area of responsibility and makes recommendations on the hiring of new employees.

Assists patrons in the physical location of library materials, checking out/in of library materials, obtaining library materials, and searching for missing materials.

Resolves problems at the circulation desk, explains library procedures and policies to patrons.

Reviews and verifies time sheets and related payroll documents.

Compiles and maintains statistical information related to library usage. Prepares related
reports.

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

Performs related work as required.

NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Considerable knowledge of the operation of library equipment such as personal computer, photocopier and FAX machine.

Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and software applications.

Knowledge of library principles, practices and techniques.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public.

Ability to effectively supervise and coordinate the activities of subordinate employees.

Ability to plan, organize and maintain the operation of a segment of a library department.

Ability to interpret, apply and explain library procedures and policies.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to receive and convey written and verbal instructions.

Ability to push or pull fully loaded hand carts; ability to load or unload materials from carts.

Ability to lift, reach and bend to locate and remove requested materials.

Ability to effectively assist in the development, presentation and evaluation of appropriate library programs.

Ability to determine when a situation should be handled by a higher level supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or and hear. The employee is required to reach, stand for long periods of time and be mobile.

The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 pounds and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus associated with the constant use of printed matter and computer monitors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.