The Albuquerque/Bernalillo County Library is hiring a Library Manager.
REQUISITION #:2301742
SALARY: $29.36 – $30.85 Hourly
$2,348.80 – $2,468.00 Biweekly
$5,089.07 – $5,347.33 Monthly
$61,068.80 – $64,168.00 Annually
OPENING DATE:04/07/23
CLOSING DATE:04/21/23 11:59 PM
TO APPLY: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cabq/jobs/3993632/library-manager
POSITION SUMMARY:
Direct, manage, supervise and coordinate assigned operations and/or public services of one or more library facilities, programs or units; coordinate assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies and provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Assistant Director, Library.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Master’s degree in library or information science from an American Library Association (ALA) certified institution; and
- Four (4) years of managerial experience in an academic, public, bookstore or special library; and
- To include three (3) years of supervisory experience.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a City Operator’s Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE:
- Principles and practices of library management, program development and administration Operational characteristics, services and activities of a cataloging program
- Principles and practices of effective and efficient patron services
- Principles and practices of materials collection, replacement and de-selection Local, regional and national information resources and retrieval systems
- Principles and practices of library circulation, reference, adult services and children’s programs
- Principles and practices of supervision, training, performance evaluation and selection of staff
- Principles and practices of municipal budget preparation and administration Principles of business letter writing and report preparation
- Principles and practices of modern computer operations Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations
PREFERRED SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Oversee and participate in the management of the operations, services and activities of a library or a library program
- Plan, direct, evaluate and coordinate the work of lower level staff Select, supervise, train and evaluate staff
- Oversee the implementation of support services at the library
- Participate in the development and administration of goals, objectives and procedures Interpret, explain and enforce City policies pertaining to library operation and function Operate a variety of library and office equipment in a safe and effective manner
- Perform analysis of patron service operations and recommend modifications, analyze problems and identify alternative solutions
- Plan and prepare future library services
- Prepare and administer a large and complex budget
- Prepare clear and concise administrative and financial reports Respond to requests and inquiries from department personnel
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Work independently in the absence of supervision Maintain the confidentiality of the information received Communicate clearly and concisely
- Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work