Fulton County Government is hiring : LIBRARIAN, SENIOR in Atlanta

Overview

UNCLASSIFIED POSITION IN THE FULTON PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM.

BRANCH LOCATION : AUBURN AVENUE RESEARCH LIBRARY - PROGRAMMING; AUBURN AVENUE RESEARCH LIBRARY - COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT.

Minimum qualifications and role responsibilities apply as described below.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff and volunteers; may make hiring or disciplinary recommendations; develops and oversees employee work schedules; reviews time cards; counsels and disciplines as appropriate; assists with performance appraisals; acts as a liaison between employees and management; trains staff and volunteers in operations, policies, and procedures; works at least one late evening at a library facility and some weekends. Position can be reassigned based on the needs of the department.
• Organizes, prioritizes, and assigns work; ensures subordinates have resources; monitors progress and quality of work; consults with staff on complex issues and provides technical expertise; reports progress to management.
• Manages operations of a library branch or department / collection : develops short and long-range goals and objectives; interprets and complies with applicable regulations; develops and improves strategies to deliver services and programs to patrons.
• Monitors program budgets; reviews expenditures and ensures budget compliance; approves program expenditures prior to payment.
• Manages library branch facilities : coordinates maintenance and service. Schedules use of meeting rooms and study rooms.
• May serve as a system-wide technical expert in a particular library support function or subject matter; provides expert advice to the public and staff.
• Manages and evaluates the delivery of public library services to diverse communities; administers evaluations and reports on programming and statistics.
• Develops major collections with attention to diversity; selects materials, manages purchases, and weeds outdated materials; assesses donations and maintains current knowledge of literature and trends.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with community agencies and institutions; conducts outreach events and promotions; develops partnerships and presents to community groups.
• Maintains knowledge of applicable laws / regulations; stays current with technology and trends; participates in professional organizations and activities; attends training and continuing education.
• Serves on professional library committees and task forces; assists with policy drafting and recommendations.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Job Details

Referral notices and job notifications may be part of the posting but do not affect eligibility or qualifications.

Assessment Librarian and Librarian Assistant Professor or Librarian Associate Professor postings and other sections in the original listing may be unrelated to this specific role.

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