Library Supervisor
If you seek to lead people and inspire teamwork, and have a passion for contributing to the success of your community, the Library Supervisor position is for you!
As our Library Supervisor, you will oversee staff and daily operations for a large branch library under a Branch Manager's guidance.
Join us now to work collaboratively with library staff and the community to enrich the lives of our community members!
At the Maricopa County Library District, we continually work to support the evolving needs of our diverse and connected community throughout Maricopa County. Our mission is to provide access to technology, digital services, and information to improve the quality of life for our residents. Choose a job with purpose. Choose a job with the Maricopa County Library District.
We require one year of professional library experience and a Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school.
We also value experience as a supervisor or lead, experience in a public library, and experience in presenting and facilitating programs in a library setting.
Job Contributions :
- Provides exceptional customer service by responding to customer queries and concerns, assisting customers with digital devices, and promoting all material types and products while applying the district's Great Expectations philosophy
- Interviews, trains, supervises, and evaluates assigned branch staff and volunteers
- Schedules staff and authorizes leave to ensure an equitable distribution of work and adequate staffing
- Maintains vibrant and attractive collections by employing merchandising techniques, presenting engaging displays, and following adopted collection maintenance practices
- Acts on behalf of the Large Branch Manager in their absence
- Identifies needs and provides recommendations for improving branch operations (use of space, equipment, staffing, training, etc.)
- Assists with establishing, evaluating, and revising branch goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
- Plans and conducts programs for the public
- Oversees the maintenance, safety, and security of the branch
- Acts as a liaison to outside organizations and serves on standing and / or ad-hoc committees
Working Conditions :
Position requires the employee to be in the office / field and customer-facing for all hours workedWork is performed in a library environment and is not likely to be substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditionsAbility to exert up to 20 pounds occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, negligible amounts constantly, and stand / walk for a significant portion of the timeSelection Procedure :
Only the most qualified candidates will be consideredConsideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applicationsCandidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profileMust pass a pre-employment background and / or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitiveMaricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.
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