Library Services Manager jobs in Kent, WA

Library Services Manager manages the daily planning, staff, and operations for the acquisition, classification, maintenance, licensing, and distribution of print and digital materials to meet the information needs of library users. Coordinates process to research, review, identify and procure new materials to develop the library's collection. Being a Library Services Manager performs cataloging and creates bibliographies and metadata to classify the library's collection of books, serial publications, documents, audiovisual, and other materials. Develops and oversees support, service, and technology resources to ensure that groups and individuals can access requested materials. Additionally, Library Services Manager requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Library Services Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Library Services Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Librarian - Adult Services, Summit
  • Pierce County Library
  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
  • Librarian

    Adult Services

    Pierce County Library System


    Hiring Range: $32.75-$37.95 per hour; Pay Grade Range: $32.75 – $45.33 per hour


    Compensation

    Pierce County Library System offers a compensation program which recognizes qualifications and experience relevant to each position. The starting pay is established typically within the hiring range below based upon the experience of the individual hired into the role. Our compensation package also includes annual increases for each additional year of experience and tenure in the role, up to the maximum (current year maximum outlined in pay grade range above). Eligibility for overtime is exclusive to positions which are FLSA status non-exempt below.


    FLSA Status: Non-exempt

    Position Status: Regular

    Location: Summit Branch

    Hours Per Week: 40

    Schedule:

    Sun: OFF Mon: OFF Tues:11:05-8:05 Wed:9-6 Th: 9-6 Fri: 9:05-6:05 Sat: 8:05-5:05

    Schedule is subject to change.




    Union Status: Represented


    Candidate Submission Timelines:

    TRANSFER Candidates: transfer eligible candidates internal to PCLS will be given first consideration for this position through the Transfer Closure date. Please review the StaffWeb Transfer Process Overview.

    EXTERNAL OR NON-Transfer INTERNAL Candidates: To be considered for this position please submit your resume and up to 4 additional attachments to display your knowledge, skills and abilities for consideration for this position no later than 5:00 p.m. on closing date below.

    Submissions after the Closure Date below will not be considered:

    • Transfer Closure Date: Monday, April 1, 2024 at 5:00pm
    • External or Non-Transfer Internal Candidates Closure Date: Friday, April 5, 2024 at 5:00pm

    Veteran Status: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should select the percentage that they qualify for, 5% or 10% during the application. More information about veteran’s preference, such as the difference in percentage can be found here and here. If you need more information please contact us at:HR@pcls.us


    Position Summary

    Performs a variety of professional librarian functions on behalf of the Pierce County Library System; provides daily service support to all ages, while emphasizing focused services to assigned audiences and/or specialties, including but not limited to, youth, teen, and/or adult to ensure successful delivery of Library’s initiatives; collaborates with staff to assist with service and program delivery; provides leadership and instruction regarding the implementation of services, equipment and resources; participates in maintaining and evaluating assigned collection materials; plans and presents programming of interest to the community; evaluates community needs and plans strategies to address needs at the local level; manages projects and works effectively with project teams; represents the Library to the community; and performs other specialized duties relative to area of assignment.


    Essential Functions

    Class specifications are intended to provide a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employee in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

    • Delivers high-quality, customer-focused services to diverse customers of all ages. Will be assigned to serve audiences such as youth, teens, and adults for specific service and library initiative areas.
    • Ensures service to assigned audiences is grounded in appropriate learning principles, research-based approaches, and work to meet organizational goals.
    • Responds to public inquiries regarding the Library’s operations, programs, services, materials, and resources.
    • Conducts complex reference interviews and provides readers’ advisory, research services and instruction in person, online and other various formats.
    • Interprets, communicates and applies the Library’s policies and procedures; addresses and assists in resolving customer concerns, incidents and complaints.
    • Provides instruction and assistance to customers in the use of the Library’s equipment, catalogs, databases, public website, internet, and/or computer software applications; troubleshoots equipment issues.
    • Conducts a variety of routine library work including customer circulation, receiving and processing holds and/or interlibrary loan requests for customers.
    • Develops, coordinates, promotes, delivers and evaluates public programs, presentations and customer experience training, both inside and outside of the library; prepares and maintains program materials.
    • Prepares and provides outreach services in the community, schools and other sites that have been selected based on operational criteria and delivers appropriate levels of service.
    • Communicates effectively within assigned locations, communities of practice, and organizationally, ensuring that all levels of the organization knows about the customers’ experience.
    • Creates displays and assists in the coordination of branch displays to ensure community appeal.
    • Provides service delivery outside of the library facilities and engages in community outreach activities.
    • Participates in the maintenance and development of assigned library collections; evaluates and identifies materials for repair, replacement, weeding, and/or reassignment.
    • Develops and maintains web and social media content under the direction of CE leadership.
    • Serves as a representative of the Library to outside agencies, community groups, and the general public; establishes and maintains positive community relationships.
    • Attends, facilitates and participates in a variety of roles within meetings, workshops, seminars, and/or conferences; stays apprised of trends and developments in the field of public library operations.
    • Provides leadership, collaboration and project management to advance library initiatives.
    • Acts as Person in Charge.
    • Prepares and maintains various types of departmental records, databases, lists, and documentation.
    • Participates in updating and maintaining online content for area of assignment.
    • Demonstrates punctuality and regular and consistent attendance.
    • Brings matters of public concern regarding waste, inefficiency, corruption, discrimination, and safety to the attention of Library Management.
    • Performs other specialized duties relative to area of assignment as assigned or required.

    Additional Duties and Responsibilities

    Duties are considered non-essential and include the following:

    • None

    Supervisory Responsibilities

    • No supervisory responsibility is exercised.

    Core Skills & Qualities / Leadership Competencies

    Employees are expected to demonstrate the following qualities at all times:

    • Customer Focus
    • Teamwork
    • Communications
    • Leadership
    • Problem Solving
    • Change and Learning
    • Positive Attitude
    • Professional Integrity
    • Diversity

    Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    The employee is expected to perform or possess the following:

    Minimum Requirements including Education, License or Certifications:

    • Master’s Degree in Library Science required
    • Ability to obtain a State of Washington Librarian Certification.
    • Depending on area of assignment, a valid Washington State Driver’s License may be required.
    • Must pass criminal background screening prior to hire.
    • The ability to work evenings and weekends on a rotating schedule.

    Technology Requirements:

    Required:

    • Ability to effectively navigate basic electronic record creation and storage (e.g. timecard/HRIS, performance review, network drive storage)
    • Use of basic office equipment (e.g. PC, printer, phone, fax, mouse, security alarm)
    • Basic keyboard and alpha/numeric data entry skills
    • Basic PC navigation skills in a windows based environment; ability to connect to a device and print
    • Ability to navigate, search and use basic web functions and applications
    • Intermediate MS Office Suite skills (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel) to satisfactorily complete job responsibilities
    • Integrated Library System, Inventory or Data Management system experience
    • Presentation Software
    • Search & Retrieval system experience or ability to work with Bibliographic data to satisfactorily complete job responsibilities

    Desired:

    • MOS Certification or equivalent in MS Office Suite
    • Integrated Library System, Inventory or Data Management system — Polaris
    • Digital media, digital collections and ebooks

    Physical and Environmental Conditions:

    Work is conducted in a normal office setting or library environment that provides comfortable lighting, temperature and air conditions and/or regular contact with public. When delivering service outside of Pierce County Library locations, weather, physical, and environmental conditions will vary and work will adhere to additional Pierce County Library safety protocols.

    Occasional light lifting, such as three to four reams of paper, four or five books, or other library materials up to 35 pounds may be required.

    Subject to sitting and standing for extended periods of time, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting objects weighing up to 30-35 pounds. May lift or push up to 50 pounds as needed. Must be able to lift and carry library materials and push/pull loaded carts.

    Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g. use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire regulations.

    Work may be performed in a library environment and involve regular contact with the public, and/or require push/pull loaded carts.


    Benefits:

    • Sick Leave
    • Medical, Dental, and Basic Life Insurance
    • Vacation
    • Long-Term Disability
    • State Retirement System
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Employees have an opportunity to participate in the Tax Sheltered Annuity Program and the Deferred Compensation Program
    • Additional life insurance for the employee and family is available through payroll deduction.

    The above position description is not intended as, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

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  • TACOMA, WA OTHER
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  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • TACOMA, WA OTHER
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Environmental Services Department Manager
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • AUBURN, WA OTHER
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  • Tacoma, WA FULL_TIME
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Environmental Services - Manager in Training
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • TACOMA, WA OTHER
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Service Manager
  • Trotter & Morton
  • Lacey, WA
  • Job Description Division: Trotter & Morton Facility Services, Lacey Part of the Trotter & Morton Group of Companies, Tro...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Commercial Service Manager
  • D.H. Pace Company, Inc.
  • Renton, WA
  • Job Description Job Description DH Pace Company aspires to hire a Commercial Service Manager in our Renton, Washington o...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales and Service Manager
  • 24 Hour Fitness, INC.
  • Kent, WA
  • **FULL-TIME** Full-time **LOCATION** 20600 108th Avenue SE Kent WA 98031 Sales & Service Manager Who we are: At 24 Hour ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Field Service Manager
  • Quench USA, Inc.
  • Tukwila, WA
  • Description About Quench Quench’s purpose is to impact people’s lives and improve the earth by helping to eliminate the ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Service Manager
  • Daywireless
  • Seattle, WA
  • ** Assistant Service Manager** **Job Category****:** Management **Requisition Number****:** ASSIS001299 Showing 1 locati...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Environmental Services - Manager in Training
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • SEATTLE, WA
  • Additional Information: MIT wage range - $20/hr. - $22/hr. DOE Overview: Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is ...
  • 3/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Environmental Services - Manager in Training
  • Healthcare Services Group, Inc.
  • SEATTLE, WA
  • Additional Information: MIT wage range - $20/hr. - $22/hr. DOE Overview: Who We Are Healthcare Services Group (HCSG) is ...
  • 3/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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A2L Food Service Manager?
  • Aramark
  • Everett, WA
  • Job Description Aramark?s Accelerate to Leadership (A2L) Program offers early career talent valuable work experience, me...
  • 9/13/2023 12:00:00 AM

Kent is a city located in King County, Washington, United States. It is the sixth largest city in the state. Kent is in the heart of the Seattle–Tacoma metropolitan area, located 19 miles south of Seattle and 19 miles northeast of Tacoma. Incorporated in 1890, it is the second oldest incorporated city in King County, after Seattle. Kent's population as of April 2010 was 92,411 according to the 2010 census. The total grew to an estimated 128,458 as of July 1, 2017, owing primarily to annexation. Kent is divided into three major regions: East Hill, the Valley, and West Hill. Downtown Kent is loc...
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