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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>We have a Librarian Supervisor Position Open in Outreach Services. Interested parties may go to <a href="http://www.lorain.lib.oh.us">http://www.lorain.lib.oh.us</a> for details.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><h2 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";font-style:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></h2><h2 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";font-style:normal'>FULL-TIME POSITION OPEN<o:p></o:p></span></h2><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:red'>LIBRARIAN SUPERVISOR, OUTREACH SERVICES<o:p></o:p></span></u></h1><h1 align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>(Grade EK)</span><span style='font-size:5.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p class=MsoPlainText><b><u><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Basic Function</span></u></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Performs a variety of complex technical and administrative tasks requiring considerable independent judgment and in-depth knowledge related to the management of a library department or branch operations. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Distinguishing Features of the Class</span></u></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>This classification is professional library work calling for the application of the principles of library science to the assignments. The distinguishing feature of this class is that the duties performed are supervisory and managerial in nature and include extensive contact with community and outside agencies served by the unit. Employees assigned to this class serve as managers of a department or branch and have hire, fire and disciplinary authority. Complex and sensitive library problems are solved independently. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities</span></u></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Directs operations of library department or branch by assisting in developing short-range and long-range plans, determining internal policies and procedures, and coordinating the development of goals and objectives for the unit.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Manages and leads in the operation of a library department or branch. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Maintains good public relations with the neighborhood, community or target populations served by the unit.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Trains and makes assignments to subordinates, evaluates their performance, and recommends personnel actions.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Monitors unit operations and customer service, ensures any necessary corrections are made, and implements staff changes to improve activities. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Assists in budget preparation and maintenance by forecasting department or branch library requirements and monitoring/approving expenditures.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Oversees branch physical plant (cleanliness, safety, security, use); reports problems to the Facilities Manager and/or immediate supervisor. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Attends meetings, continuing education programs and conferences to keep informed of current trends, issues and methods related to the assigned area of responsibility.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Prepares correspondence and hears and resolves complaints. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Coordinates, plans and promotes various library activities.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Alternates with other Librarian Supervisors and Public Services Coordinators as the person in charge of the Main Library. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Selects and maintains materials for department or branch collection. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>May lead and facilitate standing or special committees. Serves as a member of the Library's Management Team. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Thorough knowledge of professional library principles, methods, techniques and procedures; thorough knowledge of reader interest levels; ability to lead, plan and supervise the work of others; ability to use office productivity and communications software applications in a computerized, networked environment; tact and courtesy; ability to work in a team environment; ability speak effectively in public; good professional judgment. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Education, Training and Experience</span></u></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Requires a master of library science degree issued by an ALA-accredited library school and three to four years of related experience. Bookmobile and Outreach experience preferred. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Supervisor</span></u></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>: Assistant Director/ Supervisor of Branches and Outreach <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p><span style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Other:<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Salary range: $42,067-$45,000 depending on qualifications and experience; good benefits. Applicants are expected to work evenings and weekends. Indentify constituents whose needs require special attention and non-traditional means to receive library services and resources. Develops and oversees programs and services to meet those needs. Develops partnerships with local agencies and other community groups, attending meetings, giving presentations and facilitating connections between the Library and various groups throughout the Library service district. Supervises Bookmobile, Books-By-Mail and Literacy services with a staff of six. Requires excellent networking and communications skills, strong commitment to customer and public relations; excellent supervisory skills including the ability to monitor, evaluate, coach, train, and mentor staff; thorough knowledge of all aspects of public library services; competent and comfortable using new information technologies. The Lorain Public Library System has a Main Library, five branches and a bookmobile, which serve a diverse population of over 135,000. Pre-employment physical required.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Closing Date for Applications</span></u></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>: 5:00 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2013<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><b><u><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>Apply to</span></u></b><span style='font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>: Joanne N. Eldridge, Director, Lorain Public Library System, 351 Sixth Street, Lorain, OH 44052 <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoPlainText align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-size:8.5pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"'>EEO/AA/EQUAL ACCESS AGENCY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>