Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Collection Management Manager, plans, coordinates and supervises the daily operations of an assigned work group for the Pierce County Library System. Performs a variety of professional librarian functions related to selection, cataloging and management of library collections; leads and directs staff activities and workflow in assigned area, works collaboratively to carry out department and System plans and projects, and performs other specialized duties relative to area of assignment.
Essential Functions:
Class specifications are intended to provide a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Duties are considered non-essential and include the following:
Supervisory Responsibilities
Reports to Collection Management Manager; supervises assigned personnel.
Core Skills & Qualities / Leadership Competencies
Employees are expected to demonstrate the following qualities at all times:
• Customer Focus
• Teamwork
• Communications
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Change and Learning
• Positive Attitude
• Professional Integrity
• Diversity
Leaders are expected to demonstrate the following competencies at all times:
• Builds Trustworthy Relationships
• Communicates Effectively
• Builds Successful Teams
• Manages and Develops People
• Achieves Results
• Facilitates Innovation and Change
• Demonstrates Leadership
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The employee is expected to perform or possess the following:
Minimum Requirements including Education, License or Certifications:
• Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) required, and
• At least three years of progressively responsible public library work with cataloging, electronic resource management, Interlibrary Loan or collection management preferred, and
• One year supervisory experience in a public library preferred; OR
• Any combination of education (MLS/MLIS) and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skills and allows successful performance of the job.
• State of Washington Librarian Certification is required.
• Depending on area of assignment, a valid Washington State Driver’s License may be required.
• Must pass criminal background screening prior to hire.
• The ability to work evenings and weekends on a rotating schedule and to adapt to schedule changes on short notice is required.
• Current trends and developments in the field of public library services, collection management, cataloging and discoverability.
• Cataloging and classification standards, principles, practices and techniques
• Specialized operations relative to area of assignment.
• Collection maintenance and development principles.
• Automated library systems, library technology and electronic resource systems.
• Customer service standards and protocols.
• Supervisory principles, practices, and methods.
• Computers and Windows-based software.
• Coordinating and performing a variety of professional librarian functions.
• Facilitating the delivery of high-quality, customer-focused library services to customers.
• Learning and applying new knowledge, technology and processes to assigned area.
• Building collaborative relationships across departments and functions to achieve customer focused outcomes and desired system results.
• Overseeing and coordinating the daily operations of assigned area
• Responding to inquiries and providing customer service to the public and staff.
• Conducting specialized duties relative to area of assignment.
• Supervising, leading, coaching, and delegating tasks and authority.
Technology Requirements:
Required:
• Ability to effectively navigate basic electronic record creation and storage (e.g. timecard/HRIS, performance review, network drive storage)
• Use of basic office equipment (e.g. PC, printer, phone, fax, mouse, security alarm)
• Basic keyboard and alpha/numeric data entry skills
• Basic PC navigation skills in a windows based environment; ability to connect and print
• Ability to navigate, search and use basic web functions and applications
• Intermediate MS Office Suite skills (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel) to satisfactorily complete job responsibilities
• Experience with time and attendance systems or processes
• Ability to collect, audit, analyze data sufficient to formulate recommendations and make decisions as required by position
• Experience in ebook management
• Experience with Integrated Library System, Inventory or Data Management system
• Ability to document instruction, troubleshoot, and teach basic level MS Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel) to satisfactorily complete job responsibilities
Desired:
• Troubleshoot and teach basic level questions regarding the above
• Presentation software
• Work order systems
• HR systems
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Work is conducted in a normal office setting that provides comfortable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Occasional light lifting, such as three to four reams of paper, four or five books, or other library materials up to 35 pounds may be required. Subject to sitting and standing for extended periods of time, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting objects weighing up to 30-35 pounds. May lift or push up to 50 pounds as needed with assistance.
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g. use of safe work place practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire regulations.
Work may be performed in a library environment and involve regular contact with the public, and/or require push/pull loaded carts.
Benefits:
Benefits:
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