Library Services Manager jobs in Salem, OR

Department: Library

Union Affiliation: None

Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday

Total Hours Per Week: 40

(Duties assigned to this position are not all inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned.)

Advise the Library Director on program developments, progress in meeting goals and objectives, recommended priorities, recommended new or changed policies and procedures, and staffing and budget requirements.

Serve as first level supervisor for library assistants and/or professional librarians.  This involves:

• Leading library services and projects

• Planning and scheduling work

• Making work assignments

• Evaluating work performance

• Providing advice on work and administrative matters

• Interviewing candidates for vacancies

• Hearing and resolving complaints

• Effecting minor discipline

• Identifying and addressing training needs of employees

Responsible for the full range of professional librarian functions in a large main library or for several, smaller branch collections.   Functions include collection development, acquisition, cataloging and classification, reference, collection maintenance, circulation, computer system and database management, and preservation.

Assist Library Director with public relations opportunities and materials.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Knowledge:  Knowledge of professional librarian objectives, methods, techniques, and principles involving rotation & collection development, acquisition, cataloging and classification, reference, circulation, computer system and database management, and preservation. Knowledge of budget management and personnel management.

Skills:  Skill in using automated library equipment and systems.  May require skill in operating a 28’ diesel bookmobile.

Abilities: Able to develop comprehensive department plans, budgets, and schedules. Able to supervise and direct the work of others to attain high quality work in an efficient manner.  Able to use initiative and judgment in completing tasks and responsibilities, establishing new policies and procedures, resolving novel problems and technical challenges. Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.  Able to meet and deal with a variety of employees, advisory boards, community groups, committees, patrons, vendors, staff, and staff in other libraries.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree in Library Science plus five years’ professional library experience.  Must have had successful supervisory or project management experience or education.   If serving as supervisor over remotely located branch sites or over a bookmobile, must have a valid Oregon driver’s license and acceptable driving record at time of appointment. At time of appointment, must possess a valid Oregon driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record. Must pass a pre-employment criminal history background investigation.    

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has supervisory responsibilities for Library team members. Work is performed under the general direction of the Library Director.   Discretion is required in applying and developing general goals and policies and resolving organizational and service delivery problems.  Work is reviewed for overall conformance with department goals and objectives.

Work is guided by departmental policy and procedures and professional library standards and practices.  Incumbent uses a great deal of judgment in interpreting and determining appropriate guidelines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & 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 work requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing or recurring activities such as crouching, bending, stooping, stretching, reaching, pushing loaded book trucks, lifting, and carrying items up to 30 pounds, and climbing steps.  Work involves everyday risks typically associate with libraries, offices, and meeting rooms.  This position will require vision, hearing voice conversations, and keyboarding. Work areas are adequately heated, lighted, and ventilated.