Assistant Library Director

Library Director

Under the direction of the Library Director, performs supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating quality community library services under their control. Work involves considerable independent judgment in decision making in accordance with City policies and procedures. Provides administrative and operational oversight to the Library management team and staff. Work is reviewed through oral and written reports, conferences, and results obtained.

Oversees day-to-day operation pertaining to adult and youth programs, circulation and technical services. Consults with appropriate staff and provides recommendations to the Director as needed. Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures and identifies opportunities for improvement. Supervises collection development and maintenance in conjunction with the director. Supervises ILS database management. Administers Library marketing, social media, and website. Assists in the creation and administration of the Library departmental budget. Develops short and long-range goals relative to quality library services. Promotes and develops good public relations, ensuring staff meet service standards in assisting patrons; resolves public complaints and takes responsibility for appropriate action, handling any issues that cannot be done by subordinates. Maintains library usage statistics and metrics. Assists Director with annual state and federal reporting. Assists and participates in board activities associated with the library foundation, friends, and advisory groups. Administers and oversees the functions of the Library Advisory Committee. Assists the Director and maintains fiscal control of departmental expenditures. Identifies future plans for Library program expansion and improvement. Makes recommendations. Oversees the acquisition, cataloging, and circulation of books. May represent the Department at City Commission meetings; prepares agenda items and supporting documentation as required. Keeps abreast of developments in the library profession by reading professional journals and attending workshops, conventions, and continuing education classes. Essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned. Represents the City at Library Directors Advisory Committee (LDAC) meetings coordinating activities for the Library with the Pinellas Public Library Cooperative (PPLC). Chairs PPLC Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings as required. Provides information to other Departments, elected and appointed officials, and the public. Performs other duties as assigned. These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Being flexible, proactive, and progressive while developing resolutions to community issues and general concerns.

Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with elected officials, fellow Department Directors, the general public, and Staff in an effort to achieve common goals, objectives, and outcomes.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.

Through knowledge of modern library principals, practices, and procedures; and the organization and management principals of library administration.

Ability to develop and implement library programs, procedures and services in line with the City's vision, recognizing the interest and needs of the community.

Demonstrated ability to direct and effectively supervise professional and non-professional level personnel.

Ability to effectively speak and present to public groups and civic organizations.

Ability to develop and direct an effective public relations program relating to the operations of the Library.

Knowledge and ability to recommend and implement new library technologies.

Some weekend and / or evening work required.

Ability to write and present clear, concise reports.

Training and experience :

Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association accredited college of university. Three years of progressively responsible professional library experience of which at least one year in direct administration and / or supervision of library operations. Valid Florida Driver's License.

Physical requirements :

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction).

Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).

Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Reaching.

Use of fingers, use of hands.

Sitting.

Environmental conditions :

Works inside in an office environment. The City of Safety Harbor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the employer will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

The City of Safety Harbor provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees including :

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement and deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts

Life insurance, long-term disability

Holidays (12), vacation, and sick leave

Tuition reimbursement