Supervises and administers library programs at the Mahon branch library or the inter-library loan program.
Essential Functions:
- Select, train, evaluate, and supervise employees providing library services; establish performance standards, work priorities, goals, objectives, and schedules:
- Organize and implement library programs to meet community needs; may plan and implement workshops for library staff; evaluate the effectiveness of programs;
- Evaluate, select, and purchase materials for library collections;
- Monitor budget expenditures for the branch;
- Answer questions from library patrons; assist in locating materials; and instruct patrons in the effective use of library equipment and resources;
- Use computer systems and microfilm to find lending locations;
- Assist paraprofessional and clerical staff in circulation as needed;
- Perform related duties as required.
Qualifications:
Completion of a master's degree in library science with an additional two years of professional library experience or any combination of relevant education and experience which provides the following:
Valid TX Drivers License
Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of:
- Principles and practices of library science;
- Computer applications related to library functions;
- Library organization, procedures, and policies.
Ability to:
- Effectively provide customer service to library patrons;
- Evaluate, acquire, and properly catalog library materials;
- Develop, coordinate, and implement library programs and procedures;
- Operate computer and software;
- Supervise the work of others.
Physical Requirements
- Occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds;
- Frequently walk and stand during a shift;
- Occasionally kneel;
- Frequently push and pull objects;
- Frequently rotate upper trunk to the right or left while sitting or standing;
- Reach above, at or below shoulder height;
- Frequently handle objects;
- Frequently crouch or stoop.
Application must be submitted online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lubbock. Jobs close at 5:00 p.m. on the closing date posted on the City website. For a complete list of job openings with the City of Lubbock please visit www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Lubbock.
