[OPLINLIST] Position Open: Librarian Supervisor, Children/Youth Services

[Nancy Ostrander]

     www.lorain.lib.oh.us

FULL-TIME POSITION OPEN
LIBRARIAN SUPERVISOR, CHILDREN/YOUTH SERVICES
(Grade EK)
Basic Function:
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.

Distinguishing Features of the Class:
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.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
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.[PARA]Manages and leads in the operation of a library department or
branch.  [PARA]Maintains good public relations with the neighborhood,
community or target populations served by the unit.[PARA]Trains and makes
assignments to subordinates, evaluates their performance, and recommends
personnel actions.[PARA]Monitors unit operations and customer service,
ensures any necessary corrections are made, and implements staff changes to
improve activities.[PARA]Assists in budget preparation and maintenance by
forecasting department or branch library requirements and
monitoring/approving expenditures.[PARA]Oversees branch physical plant
(cleanliness, safety, security, use); reports problems to the Facilities
Manager and/or immediate supervisor.[PARA]Attends meetings, continuing
education programs and conferences to keep informed of current trends,
issues and methods related to the assigned area of
responsibility.[PARA]Prepares correspondence and hears and resolves
complaints. Coordinates, plans and promotes various library
activities.[PARA]Alternates with other Librarian Supervisors and Public
Services Coordinators as the person in charge of the Main Library. Selects
and maintains materials for department or branch collection. [PARA]May lead
and facilitate standing or special committees.  Serves as a member of the
Library's Management Team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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.

Education, Training and Experience:
Requires a master of library science degree issued by an ALA-accredited
library school and three to four years of related experience or any
equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the
required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Supervisor:	Library Director

Other: Salary range $36,457-$44,811 depending on experience and
qualifications; excellent fringe benefits. MLS from ALA-accredited library
school required.  Supervises approximately seven staff in the Children's
Department of the Main Library.  Provides direct reference, reader's
advisory and computer users assistance to the public.  Serves as liaison to
community, fostering partnerships between the library, the schools and other
agencies that serve youth in the community.  Develops joint programming
between Lorain Public Library System and other agencies, working to promote
reading and literacy awareness throughout the community; oversees in-house
children's services training for Library System.  Requires at least two
years progressively responsible public library experience including
providing programs, reference and reader's advisory service directly to the
public and supervising the work of clerical and/or professional staff.
Competency in the use of a variety of online catalogs, the Internet, online
databases, e-mail, and office software required; storytelling experience
required.  Excellent customer relations skills, supervisory skills, ability
to integrate technology into operations, thorough knowledge of public
library collection development, especially in children's literature, good
organizational and people skills to lead and communicate effectively in a
team environment.  Applicants are expected to work evenings and weekends.
The Lorain Public Library System has a Main Library, five branches and a
bookmobile, which serve a diverse population of over 120,000.

Closing Date for Applications:	 5:00 p.m., Friday, October 31, 2003.

Apply to:	Kenneth L. Cromer, Director, Lorain Public Library System, 351
Sixth Street, Lorain, OH  44052 or call (440) 244-1192, ext. 221 for an
application packet.  EEO/AA/EQUAL ACCESS AGENCY



Nancy Ostrander, SPHR
Human Resources Manager
http://www.lorain.lib.oh.us/
Ph:    (440) 244-1192, ext. 222
Fax:  (440) 244-4888

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From: oplinlist-admin@oplin.org [mailto:oplinlist-admin@oplin.org]On Behalf
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Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2003 1:08 PM
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Subject: [OPLINLIST] Position opening

The State Library of Ohio has a job opening for a cataloger.  The link below
provides details.

http://www4.state.oh.us/jobs/applicant/results2.asp?postingID=81855
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Gretchen Persohn
Head, Research Services
State Library of Ohio

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