ADULT SERVICES MANAGER
CHARLES E. BEATLEY, JR. CENTRAL LIBRARY
LIBRARIAN III
The Adult Services Manager is responsible for operations of
the Central
Library Adult Services Section including units for
systemwide
Interlibrary Loan Service and Sunday Service for the Central
Library.
Under the supervision of the Central Library Manager, this
position is
evaluated using work performance factors, progress reports
and
completion of goals.
Management Duties:
. Directs and coordinates the activities of the Adult
Services
Section by formulating
goals, plans, procedures, priorities, and
schedules.
. Supervises two Librarian II positions and five
Librarian I
positions. The Adult Services Section has 25 employees with
an FTE of 10.5.
. Interviews, selects, trains, evaluates, counsels and
disciplines staff.
. Reviews and submits Kronos time records for the Adult
Service staff.
. Submits monthly and annual reference reports to the
Central Library
Manager.
. Works with other library divisions and sections to
improve
operations of reference services, Interlibrary Loans, Sunday
Service and
reference computer services.
. Chairs the Reference Committee.
. Acts as the Building Manager in the absence of the
Central Library
Manager.
Collection Development Duties:
. Selects and evaluates the Central Library reference
collection with
input from staff.
. Reviews professional literature for books and other
library
materials appropriate to the Central Library circulation
collection.
. Assigns the selection of adult materials, weeding and
inventory to
reference staff.
. Evaluates electronic databases for the library with the
Reference
Committee.
Public Service Duties:
. Answers reference queries using traditional and
electronic
reference resources.
. Instructs patrons on the use of online and print
resources
available in the library.
. Interprets library policies and procedures for patrons
and resolves
complaints.
. Gives library tours to community, educational and
professional groups.
Other Duties:
. Checks on the maintenance of reference equipment and
calls for service.
. Reports problems with online electronic services,
catalog, word
processors and Internet service to Automation or Technical
Services.
. Reports building problems to the Central Library
Manager.
. Acts as backup for meeting room requests.
. Other duties as assigned.
Essential Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of professional library principles,
methods,
materials and practices especially as they relate to the
field of
specialization; thorough professional knowledge of books,
periodicals,
pamphlet materials, library guides and publications;
electronic
databases and online library systems; demonstrated ability
to analyze
professional and administrative problems, to make
recommendations, and
take appropriate action in their solution; ability to
supervise and
train professional and paraprofessional subordinates in the
various
activities of a major section of the library; ability to
interpret
library policies, objectives and facilities to community
groups, public
officials, business and education leaders and the general
public, and to
establish and maintain effective public relations.
Minimum Requirements:
Master's degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA
library
school; extensive experience in professional library work,
including one
year experience at the level of a Librarian II; or any
equivalent
combination of experience and training which provides the
required
knowledge, skills and abilities.
Additional Requirements:
Applicant must possess or obtain a license to practice as a
registered
professional librarian issued by the Commonwealth of
Virginia.
Salary: $49,049.50 - $63,866.41 depending on
qualifications.
Benefits: Earns annual and sick leave and is eligible for
health
insurance, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability
insurance
and long-term care insurance.
Contact:
Send/Fax Cover Letter, Resume and three References to:
Karen L. Russell, Central Library Manager, Alexandria
Library, 5005 Duke
St. Alexandria, Va.
22304-2903, 703.519.5900 X 200, FAX 703.519.5914.
Open until filled; position to start on or after January 12,
2008.
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