Assistant Director for Collections and Personnel, Memorial Hall Library, Andover, MA
Posted May 19, 2016
DEFINITION
Professional, administrative and supervisory work in managing several major functional areas of a public library, including collection development, personnel administration, and interlibrary loan. Assist the Director in the overall management of the Library.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- In the absence of the Director, act as the chief officer of operations
- Serve as the personnel coordinator for the entire staff; screen and interview applicants; balance overall staff work load; interpret personnel policy and procedures; oversee payroll and attendance recordkeeping; work cooperatively with Town Human Resources, hold staff meetings; prepare related reports
- Collaborate with the Director and Assistant Director for Technical and Circulation Services to develop and administer a budget of $330,000 (FY16) for materials acquisitions.
- Manage library collection of approximately 250,000 items, including selection and withdrawal of library materials. Work with materials selectors to implement the library’s overall collection development goals
- Manage Interlibrary Loan Services, including delivery of network transfers, “pull-list” functions, Virtual Catalog, and mediated searches
- Assist the Director in long range planning, goal setting, and policy development related to library services, personnel and building; assist with administration and special projects as requested
- Collaborate with Town and School staff on achieving the overall goals of the Town of Andover
- Compile annual personnel reports for the Director, Library Trustees, and the MA Board of Library Commissioners
- Motivate library staff to automate functions where possible
- Model and encourage superior customer service
- Resolve patron concerns and complaints using problem solving skills and recommending policy and procedural changes to improve overall customer service
- Work with the IT staff and the Director to plan and implement new technology systems and initiatives
- Assist patrons at the circulation desk and perform reference duties for the public, as needed
OTHER DUTIES
- Work cooperatively with MVLC, other libraries and town officials to achieve the library’s goals and objectives
- Work cooperatively with the IT and reference staff to design and update the library’s homepage.
- Collaborate with other Library staff to plan and implement services and programs which meet the needs of the community
- Perform related duties as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Extensive knowledge of library principles and practices.
- Management, planning and supervisory skills, including the ability to function well as part of a management team that supports the overall goals of the library, as formulated by the Trustees and the Director
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; to establish positive public relations for the Town, department and/or division; and to interact effectively with a wide variety of people
- Extensive knowledge of automated library systems and other library related software
Education and Experience
Duties require a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an accredited ALA program; seven to ten years of progressively responsible experience with a primary focus on collection development and personnel management; ; knowledge of automated library systems; at least two years supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Provide direction and supervision directly or indirectly to all department personnel
PHYSICAL ELEMENTS
- Sustained periods of standing and walking
- Unusually busy and relatively noisy library environment
- Regularly uses computer keyboard requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity
- Involves travel to professional meetings and to other communities
- Substantial lifting of library materials
- Regular schedule includes weekend hours
TO APPLY
View posting online: https://aps1.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=2137
Information, including salary, is also available on the MBLC Library Jobs website at http://mblc.state.ma.us/jobs/