JOB SUMMARY
This position reports to, and works closely with, the Library Director in overseeing the operations of the library. This is an ideal position and opportunity for someone with previous success in a supervisory position or an experienced librarian in the public library space. The Assistant Library Director will have direct oversight of the Circulation team and ensure that exceptional customer service is provided to all patrons.
The Assistant Library Director will present the library to the community in a meaningful and enriching manner that will enhance the patron experience and increase visits and usage.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
- Manages both the Technical Services team and Circulations Services team to include hiring, training, scheduling, assigning tasks, motivating, evaluating, and development
- Help manage library Collection
- Supervises and provides leadership for day-to-day operations of the library
- Develops, plans, promotes, and participates in programs and events
- Gathers and maintains information/data to support periodic and special reports documenting activities for area of responsibility
- Writes and implements program grants
- Provides effective communication on procedures and processes to staff and public
- Assists with the implementation of the human resources policies, procedures, and processes
- Responds to and resolve patron issues, including account questions and policy enforcement
- Maintains an attractive, organized, and well-used library, including creating displays, shelving order, providing thoughtful programs and events, and feedback to the Director on the needs of the community
- As needed, work customer service points.
- Know, understand, and administer the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement, and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library; in addition to these freedoms, support client discretion of materials available at your local library(ies).
- Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records
- Provides backup to the Library Director as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
