Under direction, to plan, organize, direct and control activities and operations of a Community Library in one of the cities served by the Santa Clara County Library System.
NOTE: Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take an oral examination, tentatively scheduled for the week of July 27th.
Possession of a Master's Degree in Library Science from a school of librarianship accredited by the American Library Association or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Possession of a valid California driver's license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County Driver's Permit.
and
Minimum of three (3) years of professional library experience in a capacity comparable to a Supervising Librarian in Santa Clara County and possession of following knowledge and abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Principles of effective personnel management and training and customer services techniques;
- Principles and techniques involved in the operation and administration of library programs, collections and services and their relation to community needs;
- Library methods, procedures, and technology;
- Tools and techniques for assessing community needs;
- Ethical management of intellectual freedom as it pertains to community libraries;
- Content and development of a balanced library collection, including print, media and electronic books, internet access and emerging technologies, effective methods to recognize and respond to the cultural diversity of the community.
Ability to:
- Formulate and implement effective and efficient library policies and procedures;
- Effectively manage, train, develop and motivate professional and non-professional staff;
- Organize and manage the day-to-day operations of a community library;
- Advise and instruct patrons in the use of library facilities; interact effectively with people of diverse backgrounds;
- Resolve and/or answer difficult policy, procedural or reference questions; analyze community needs and recommend specific plans for modifying or extending library services;
- Logically define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions;
- Consult and advise executive management on the activities and status of assigned Community Library;
- Develop short and long range budget plans that reflect the Community Library needs;
- Write and speak effectively;
- Prepare and review reports;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
