Associate Head Librarian, Worcester Public Library, Worcester MA

Posted July 15, 2014

SALARY:
69,814.93 – 90,101.95 annually

Under the general direction of the Head Librarian is responsible for assisting in
planning, directing, and overseeing the activities and operations of the Worcester Public Library.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

•  Serves as a member of the administrative team to develop overall strategy, manage tactical objectives, and short-and long-term planning for deployment of resources.
•  Assists in monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of service
• delivery methods and procedures, assesses and monitors workload, and internal reporting relationships.
•  Acts as an official departmental representative to other City departments, City Manager’s Office, elected officials, and outside agencies.
•  Assists in selecting, motivating, and evaluating department staff while coordinating training and staff education.
•  Handles challenging safety and security issues in an urban setting.
•  Guides direct reports while providing challenging development opportunities and serving as a mentor and coach.
•  Actively assists in managing and participating in the development and administration of the department budget and estimates funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies.
•  Works as a subject matter expert in the areas of digitization, electronic resources, current technology, and online applications.
•  Attends and participates in professional group meetings and stays ahead of new library trends and innovations regarding services and operations.
•  Responds to resolving sensitive inquiries and complaints from both internal and external customers.
•  Assists in reviewing and signing all higher-level department communications  and contracts.
•  Administers support service functions of the library for Circulation, Information Technology, and Knowledge and Resource Access, and Lifelong Learning and Information Center.
•  Performs other duties, as assigned, consistent with the functions of the work unit and level of administrative responsibility.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will possess a combination of training, skills and experience, as demonstrated in past and current employment. Desirable experience, skills, and knowledge for this position include:

•  Principles and practices of library administration.
•  Ability to develop, implement and administer goals, objectives and procedures
• for providing effective and efficient services for the City.
• Experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating program effectiveness.
• Participating in development of library policy, planning, capital building projects.
• Knowledge of leadership and management principles.
• Ability to research, analyze, and evaluate new service delivery methods, procedures, and techniques.
• Experience in serving diverse populations.
• Champions excellent customer service and customer experiences.
• Ability to analyze problems, provide alternatives, and identify solutions in support of established goals.
• Ability to direct and motivate staff using flexible problem solving skills.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Master’s degree in library sciences from an ALA accredited library school.

Experience: Five (5) years of progressive, administrative responsibility in the
provisions of public library services, e.g., as Library Director or senior level manager in a city library or state agency. Experience with computer applications.

Skills: Demonstrated management and leadership skills. Ability to interpret and
apply library policy. Ability to work well with staff and public.

License: Ability to travel to required locations in a timely manner.

To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment , or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester 455 Main Street, Room 109 Worcester, MA 01608 EOE/AA employer.

Application Deadline Extended to Friday, August 1, 2014

The information in this summary indicates the general nature and level of work performed within this role. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position.

The Worcester Public Library makes every effort to support ALA’s “Core Competences of Librarianship”
http://www.ala.org/ala/educationcareers/careers/corecomp/corecompetences/index.cfm as approved and adopted as policy by the ALA Council, January 27th 2009 and, as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, values diversity and aims to have its workforce reflect the community.