Gwinnett County Public Library Hiring for Supervisory Librarian Job at Lawrenceville, GA Full Time

Purpose:

This position is responsible for performing professional support level librarian duties and exercise some building and personnel support.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supervises branch staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; ensuring that staff follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe work environment; and, making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.

2. Assists in coordinating collection maintenance at the branch level, to include eliminating outdated materials, monitoring customer needs and making recommendations to manager and/or Library Administration, assigning and monitoring branch staff collection maintenance duties, and ensuring that the branch collection maintains an attractive and welcoming appearance. Guides and trains staff in marketing the branch collections and library resources to the public.

3. Presents formal and informal training to staff and customers on relevant topics and issues.

4. Works with community groups which can include schools, non-profit organizations and businesses in order to promote library activities and services. Coordinates and conducts library tours and community presentations.

5. Creates and coordinates branch staff schedule as delegated by the branch manager.

6. Actively participates in the duties necessary to branch operations, including but not limited to: collection maintenance and shelving library materials; serving work shifts in the public service area and providing direct customer service; leading some branch programming and outreach events; and, maintaining appropriate technological and professional skills through the completion of requisite training.

7. Manages maintenance and security to include ensuring that equipment, furnishings and building systems are in good working order and that the building is secured when the library is closed. Responsible for responding to security concerns during and after hours of operation.

8. Maintains up to date knowledge of system priorities and initiatives as well as professional news and trends.

9. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

· Basic library operational principles and practices;

· Customer service principles;

· Library materials selection tools, publishing resources and vendors;

· Basic budgeting principles;

· Library cataloging procedures;

· Library reference principles and practices;

Skills:

· Prioritizing work;

· Cataloging library materials;

· Providing internal and external customer service;

· Operating a computer and applicable software;

· Communicating professional librarian topics and issues;

· Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction;

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

· Master’s Degree in Library Science. At the library’s discretion, a graduate degree in a related field may be accepted in lieu of an MLS.

· Four years of progressively responsible supervisory or managerial experience related to area of assignment; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements:

· The library may require a State of GA certification for Librarianship – Librarian grade 5B.

· Valid GA Driver’s License.

Physical and Mental Requirement:

· Correctable vision and hearing

· Ability to speak, read and write English

· Ability to move through approximately 25,000 square foot building

· Light physical effort required to frequently and repetitively lift or move lightweight parts and materials

· Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50pounds.

· Ability to frequently stand, walk, reach within hands’ and arms’ length, stoop, kneel, and crouch

· Ability to work effectively and efficiently in fast paced environment

· Ability to work successfully in a team environment

· Ability to effectively handle multiple tasks simultaneously and accept job assignments from employees other than immediate supervisor

CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE APPLICATION AT https://secure4.saashr.com/ta/6156223.careers?ApplyToJob=235191363

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $41,187.00 – $68,477.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Master’s (Required)

Experience:

• Librarians: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location