[IUG] Job Announcement - Head of Reference Richmond Public Library Richmond, CA

["Wylendia Eastman" <Wylendia_Eastman at ci dot richmond dot ca dot us>]

HEAD OF REFERENCE (LIBRARIAN) 

$5275 - 5539- 5817 - 6106 - 6412/per month 

(CITY PAID BENEFITS) 

OPEN OPEN 

OPEN FILING DATE: FRIDAY, APRIL 20, 2007 

FINAL FILING DATE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED (Apply by MAY 18, 2007 for first consideration) 

SELECTION PROCESS: APPLICATION APPRAISAL 

THE POSITION 

Under general direction, the Head of Reference performs difficult and professional library work; provides leadership and direction in the delivery of library services; supervises full and part-time staff engaged in providing information services and programs to a diverse community; performs related work as required. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES 

Supervises and evaluates full and part-time professional, technical and support staff; provides training and staff development; plans work schedules; makes recommendations for staffing and other personnel actions; plans and implements services, collections, and programs for Adult and Young Adult Services; may assist in planning and implementing other library services and programs; makes recommendations regarding library programs, equipment, and technology; selects or assists in the selection of books, periodicals and other materials; provides assistance to the Administrative Librarian in the coordination of services between the Main Library and branch locations; provides various levels of reference assistance to the general public, including assistance for difficult or technical issues that may require extensive research and analysis; performs research; prepares bibliographies, book lists and other library information or materials; writes various reports, letters and memos; collects and compiles data; maintains or supervises the maintenance of files and records; makes oral presentations; monitors funding, expenditures and develops budgets ; speaks to various groups and organizations regarding library services and programs; assists in promoting library services and programs. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Education/Experience: 

Master's degree in Library and Information Studies (MLS) from an accredited library school; AND three (3) years of professional library experience with a minimum of two (2) years experience supervising librarians and library staff. 

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of modern librarianship, including reference and library services and programs, and collection development and maintenance; reference sources, books, periodicals, electronic information sources, and library automation systems; principles of supervision and management; budgeting techniques. 

Ability to: Supervise, plan, organize and direct the day-to-day work of professional and non-professional library staff; perform a variety of professional library work; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse public, other city departments, and library staff; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; collect, interpret, and maintain data; stay informed of professional trends in library science; prepare written reports and make oral presentations; work nights and weekends. 

For more information visit: Human Resources, City of Richmond, CA at http://www.ci.richmond.ca.us/jobs.asp?jobID=80

 

Wylendia R. Eastman

Administrative Librarian

Adult Reference and Access Services

Richmond Public Library

325 Civic Center Plaza

Richmond, CA  94604

510-620-6963 (Office)

510-385-5694 (Business Cell)

510-620-6575 (Fax)

 



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