[CLClist] Job Posting - Library Manager, Greenwich

[Deb Zulick]

POSTED ON BEHALF OF BARBARA OMEROD-GLYNN, bglynn at greenwichlibrary.org 

DEPUTY DIRECTOR, GREEWICH LIBRARY

 

 

REPOSTED
REPOSTED

 

Exam Number:  2007-2008 17
Date Issued:  March 21, 2008

 

THE TOWN OF GREENWICH

ANNOUNCES

OPEN COMPETITIVE EXAMINATION

FOR THE POSITION OF

 

Library Manager

Greenwich Library

 

SALARY RANGE:  $69,389 - $89,533

 

CLOSING DATE FOR FILING APPLICATIONS:    April 11, 2008

 

Applications must be received or postmarked by the closing date.

 

Your application is a critical component of the examination process.  The
"Revised 7/06" application must be fully completed and signed and should
contain all the information to show that you meet the minimum qualifications
as stated on the job description.

 

DUTIES:  Performs professional library work involving responsibility for the
leadership, direction, management and administration of a major library team
with multiple functions.  Work involves the application of advanced
professional library knowledge, personnel management skills, and technology
skills to guide clerical, technical, and professional staff to work together
towards goals and objectives.   Works under the general review of the
Library Director and the Deputy Director.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Master's degree in Library Science or Information
Science from an ALA accredited college or university plus 6 years post
master's experience in professional library work including 3 years of
library experience managing and directing librarians and professional
library staff or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  

 

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:         Some assignments may require a motor
vehicle license valid in the State of Connecticut.

 

EXAMINATION:  100% Training & Experience Assessment

 

All positions may be subject to an interview process.

 

The examination to determine a candidate's eligibility for the position will
be a Training and Experience Assessment.  This type of examination requires
that you completely fill out the application, adding pages for additional
relevant information where needed, and attaching any documentation of
certificates, degrees, other significant documents, etc.  A candidate's
eligibility to be interviewed will be based solely on material submitted at
the time of application.  Once the Eligibility List is prepared no further
information may be submitted and no adjustments will be made.

 

Candidates who are invited to test must pass each portion of the exam
process in order to be certified to the eligibility list.

 

Applicants who meet the qualifications for this position will be notified in
writing of the time and place of the examination.

 

The Town reserves the right to limit the number of qualified candidates who
will be invited to participate in the examination, or any part thereof.

 

The eligible list containing the names of successful examination candidates
will be in force for a minimum period of six (6) months, and will allow
candidates to be considered for appointment to this position and any others
in the same class, which may become available during that timeframe.

 

All outside candidates will be required to undertake and successfully pass a
pre-employment medical examination, which includes a substance abuse test,
given at the Town's expense prior to employment.

 

Certain categories of Town employees (Police, Fire, Nurses, etc.) are at
special risk of Hepatitis B and will be offered a protective vaccination
beginning the first day of employment.  New, regular full time employees
will be required to demonstrate their vaccination status against Hepatitis
B.

 

The Town of Greenwich has implemented a policy of background investigations
for management/professional positions prior to hiring as part of the
reference checking procedures for outside candidates.  The investigation
will only be conducted as the last step prior to an offer. Refusal to sign
the release form will terminate the candidate's further consideration.

 

If claiming veteran's preference, proof (DD-214) must be submitted at the
time of application.

 

APPLICATION FORMS AVAILABLE:                   Human Resources Department

 
Town of Greenwich

 
101 Field Point Road

 
Greenwich, CT  06830

 
Telephone:  (203) 622-7734

 

The Town of Greenwich is Dedicated to Diversity and Equal Opportunity
Employment




TITLE:   Library Manager

 




Department:           Greenwich Library

Division:                 Various        

Bargaining Status:  LIUNA          

Salary Range:          L-B

FLSA Status:          Exempt

Class:                     Classified

Job Code:                      7970

Date Created:    March 1992

Last Amended:  September 2007

 




 

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

 

Performs professional library work involving responsibility for the
leadership, direction, management and administration of a major library team
with multiple functions.  Work involves the application of advanced
professional library knowledge, personnel management skills, and technology
skills to guide clerical, technical, and professional staff to work together
towards goals and objectives.   Works under the general review of the
Library Director and the Deputy Director.

 

ESSENTIAL FEATURES:

 

Manages multidisciplinary programs for Resources Management, Lending
Services or Information Services in a manner that is consistent with library
goals and objectives. Works closely with administration, managers and team
members and serves on trustee committees as assigned.  May be responsible
for library operations in the absence of the Library Director and Deputy
Director.

 

Responsible for directing staff activities to achieve team programs and
goals. Assigns and prioritizes job duties, oversees orientation, monitors
work, coaches and evaluates staff.  Promotes and ensures training and
development of staff within the framework of the team's goals and
objectives.

 

Evaluates operations, sets benchmarks and implements efficiencies which can
be applied to staffing, collections, materials handling or use of automated
equipment or software.

 

Prepares and presents reports and statistical analyses on progress toward
goals and objectives using benchmarks and statistics.  Actively involved
with the preparation of long-term goals and library plans.

 

Prepares operational and personnel budget requests for the team and is
responsible for implementing and monitoring the appropriate funds throughout
the year. Negotiates and works with vendors.  Becomes involved, as
necessary, in plans and activities to secure funding for operations, special
projects and personnel.

 

Manages selection, acquisition, cataloging, processing and deacquisition of
Library materials; manages the circulation, distribution and shelving of the
collection; manages reference services, readers advisory and public
programming

 

Supervises activities of support staff who work in branch libraries or in
outreach services as they relate to team responsibilities

 




Maintains active membership in professional organizations and attends
conferences and meetings.  Attends Library Board meetings, Friends of the
Library meetings and serves on committees as required.  Keeps current with
professional publications, participates in professional dialogues, and
constantly updates self knowledge of information resources, operational and
personnel management trends and library-related technology developments.
Remains current and aware of trends in the profession.

 

Serves as a group leader in carrying out functions within the team's charge;
evaluate team's performance individually or as a group; and work
collaboratively as part of the library team.

 

May perform the duties of the lower level Librarian titles as needed.

 

Performs related work as required.

 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

 

Thorough knowledge of existing resources, procedures and practices of
library operations and personnel management and administration.  Stays
current and makes specific efforts to learn new developments in library and
information sciences.

 

Thorough knowledge of reference materials print, non-print and electronic
formats and ability to evaluate the accuracy of facts presented in different
formats.

 

Skilled in the successful leadership and supervision of staff at different
levels with a wide variety of responsibilities.

 

Skilled in the use of technology applications, automated library systems and
electronic information resources.

 

Skilled in effective communication and presentations, both written and oral.

 

Skilled in the use of a personal computer, with standard and
industry-specific software programs and general office equipment.  

 

Considerable ability to analyze and evaluate library programs and services;
create cost effective solutions within a team setting; set realistic goals
and priorities within budgetary constraints.

 

Ability to effectively interpret and explain library policies, goals and
objectives to staff, community groups, and the general public and to
establish and foster excellent relations among staff and with the public.

 

Ability to deal tactfully, courteously and positively with diverse
constituencies.

 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
superiors, peers, subordinates, boards, committees, and library patrons.

 

Ability to perform the physical aspects of the position, including moving
and shelving books, setting up and troubleshooting computer equipment.

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Master's degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA
accredited college or university plus 6 years post master's experience in
professional library work including 3 years of library experience managing
and directing librarians and professional library staff or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.  

 

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

 

Some assignments may require a motor vehicle license valid in the State of
Connecticut.

 

 

*****************************************

Deborah Zulick, Project Coordinator

 <mailto:dzulick at ctlibrarians.org> dzulick at ctlibrarians.org

 

Connecticut Library Consortium

234 Court Street, Middletown CT 06457

860-344-8777

 <http://www.ctlibrarians.org> www.ctlibrarians.org

 

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