Position Summary:
This position reports to, and works closely with, the Library Director in overseeing the operations of the
library. This is an ideal position and opportunity for someone with previous success in a supervisory position
or an experienced librarian in the public library space. The Assistant Library Director will have direct
oversight of both the Circulation and Technical Services teams and ensure that exceptional customer
service is provided to all patrons.
The Assistant Library Director will present the library to the community in a meaningful and enriching
manner that will enhance the patron experience and increase visits and usage.
Location: SHASTA-Redding
Worker Category: Exempt, Full-Time
Hours per week: 40
Salary Range: Salary Range: $66,560 - $70,720 annually
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
- Manages both the Technical Services team and Circulations Services team to include hiring, training, scheduling, assigning tasks, motivating, evaluating, and development
- Help manage library Collection
- Supervises and provides leadership for day-to-day operations of the library
- Develops, plans, promotes, and participates in programs and events
- Gathers and maintains information/data to support periodic and special reports documenting activities for area of responsibility
- Writes and implements program grants
- Provides effective communication on procedures and processes to staff and public
- Assists with the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures, and processes
- Responds to and resolve patron issues, including account questions and policy enforcement
- Maintains an attractive, organized, and well-used library, including creating displays, shelving order, providing thoughtful programs and events, and feedback to the Director on the needs of the community
- As needed, work customer service points.
- Know, understand, and administer the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement, and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library; in addition to these freedoms, support client discretion of materials available at your local library(ies).
- Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records
- Provides backup to the Library Director as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements
Qualifications:
An individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education,
training and/or work experience required.
- ALA-accredited Master of Library Science or Master of Library and Information Science degree
- Minimum of (5) five years of public library experience required
- At least three years of successful public library management/supervisory experience required
- Prior experience with OCLS Worldshare (ILS) strongly preferred
- Experience tracking usage statistics, data collection and excel reports
- Ability to build strong staff teams and develop staff
- Excellent organizational, written and oral communication skills
- Superior customer service skills
- Accommodate a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends
- Excellent technical skills, including a familiarity with Windows, Microsoft Suite, and knowledge of various technologies
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
