Job Summary:
Assists the Library Director in the management, supervision, and administration of the library to provide maximum services to library patrons in accordance with library policy. The Assistant Director supervises the operation of the Technical Services and Circulation Departments and directs staff training. The Assistant Director will coordinate special projects, as assigned.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The following examples do not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent.
- Acts as resource person for daily operations and for Library Director in his/her absence.
- Assists the Library Director in technology, budget, building, and administrative matters.
- Oversees technical services and circulation departments. Interviews, selects, trains, supervises, and schedules staff in circulation and technical services departments. Conducts performance reviews for circulation and technical services staff.
- Supervises cataloging, classification, and processing of all library materials using ALA and Dewey principles and practices.
- Provides reference and readers advisory service to the public.
- Assists Director in gathering statistics for the Texas State Annual Report and other reports.
- Recommends technology-related and patron-related policies and procedures to Library Director.
- Participates in long-range planning process for the library, including recommending changes or improvements and developing new types of services and operations.
- Stays up-to-date on professional developments through participation in professional organizations, system meetings, workshops, and continuing education opportunities.
- Participates in collection development decisions with Librarians.
- Oversee the operations of the Kerr Regional History Center including: schedule management, exhibitions, and archives.
- Other duties as may be assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Work requires professional level of knowledge of a discipline equivalent to that which is acquired with a post graduate degree-level of study.
- Ability to plan, develop, and execute programming.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with the public on all age levels, abilities, and backgrounds using written and verbal communication.
- Ability to train, coordinate, and supervise library staff. Ability to exercise leadership and motivate others.
- Strong organizational talents.
- Ability to maintain regular and predictable attendance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other computer software programs.
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
- Computer and related software, printers, copiers, scanners, telephone, audiovisual equipment.
- Book carts, latex gloves, water-soluble paints and markers, glue, craft supplies
Education,Certifications and Experience Required:
- Graduate Degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science with a minimum of three years of relevant public sector or school library experience.
- Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License.
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Duties are generally performed in an office setting. Some light work requiring occasional lifting objects up to 20 pounds to move objects. Must be able to sit for long periods of time. Work may also require stooping, kneeling, crouching, bending, standing, walking, pushing, and pulling.
Special Requirements:
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
The City of Kerrville is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Qualified Individuals. A City of Kerrville application is required. Resumes are considered additional information, and accepted with a completed City application.
