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LIBRARIAN II - Adult Services Supervisor
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- $52,000 a year
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- Adults
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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- Computer literacy
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LIBRARIAN II - Adult Services Supervisor

City of Lynchburg, VA -
Lynchburg, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$52,000 a year

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Loan forgiveness

Qualifications

Computer operation
Customer communication
Report writing
Copy machines
Workplace dispute resolution
Scanning
Printer (troubleshooting support)
Technical support
Driver's License
Geometry
Computer skills
Algebra
Faxing

Full Job Description

Description

Lynchburg Public Library seeks an innovative librarian to manage the Adult Services Department. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and excellent communication skills. Bring your urban library experience, dedication to exceptional customer service, and a touch of humor to our team! Apply now and help us shape the future of our vibrant library system.

The City of Lynchburg is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Essential Duties

When assigned to Adult Services:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates a solid commitment to customer service with patrons and with coworkers to create an environment that is welcoming to all.
Develops and maintains community relationships to enhance library services to users of all ages and abilities.
Plans, implements, and directs innovative, diverse, and collaborative programs and services for adults in conjunction with the Adult Services team.
Responsible for the hiring, training, and supervising of all Adult Services Staff and is a key member of the Library’s leadership team.
Sets, interprets, and upholds departmental goals and objectives, policies, and procedures.
Works with the Collection Development Coordinator to direct collection development for adult services; guides fellow staff in selection guidelines; assists with collection maintenance and weeding.
Provides general and in-depth reference services at the public service desk.
Reads widely in order to provide appropriate reader’s advisory; stays attuned to popular trends in adult literature to keep the collection vibrant and locally relevant.
Compiles statistics on attendance of all programs throughout the year, including summer reading, for the annual state report. Conducts outcome measures to gauge program impact.
Action-oriented: takes on new opportunities, anticipates challenges, and provides proactive solutions with a sense of urgency, energy, and enthusiasm.
Attends professional library conferences, webinars, seminars, and network committees; reads professional literature; attends and contributes to library staff meetings; represents the Library at City meetings.
Works collaboratively and cooperatively with other Library and City departments on special projects, events, and outreach efforts.
Must possess strong technology skills, including the ability to troubleshoot basic computer and printer issues, provide help with copying/scanning/faxing, as well as using technology to create and edit virtual programs.
Respond to legal research requests and instruct patrons in the use of legal materials.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

Must be able to work nights and weekends in the Adult Services Department of the Main Library.
Collaborates with other staff members as requested for special projects.
When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises assigned support and professional staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Coordinate with the Branch Manager regarding additional staffing at the Branch.

Minimum Education and Experience Required

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Master's degree in Library Science (MLS) or Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited library school required; minimum 3-5 years of professional library experience working with adults, preferably in an urban setting; 3-5 years supervisory experience in a public library strongly preferred.

Additional Requirements

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Second language highly desirable.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
Solid interpersonal skills, including conflict resolution skills, required for working with citizens, vendors, and other City employees.

Other Requirements

As the Adult Services Librarian II, the incumbent is required to have a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia and an acceptable driving record according to City criteria.
Must successfully complete IS100 and IS700 National Incident Management (NIMS) training within 90 days of employment. May also be required to complete higher levels of NIMS training as determined appropriate for the position.
Must be eligible to obtain library certification from the State of Virginia within 90 days.

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 use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and telephone keyboard. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

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.

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