ASSISTANT LIBRARY DIRECTOR

CITY OF BELLAIRE•Bellaire, TX

4d•$36 - $43

About The Position

ASSISTANT LIBRARY DIRECTOR’s role within the big picture of the City’s overall success. Oversees the operations of the public library, ensuring the delivery of high‐quality services to patrons and efficient management of resources. ASSISTANT LIBRARY DIRECTOR functions include but are not limited to the following: Personnel Management: Supervise, train, and evaluate library staff, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures. Establish work processes, schedules, and performance standards for library personnel. Provide ongoing training, motivation, and support to enhance staff capabilities and optimize service delivery. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other city departments, vendors, patrons, and community stakeholders. Coordinate adult outreach programs, community activities, and presentations to promote library resources and services. Address patron feedback, resolve issues, and adapt library policies and procedures to meet evolving community needs. Stay informed about changing trends in public library operations and incorporate best practices into service delivery. Financial Management: Assist in preparing, coordinating, and monitoring library budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources. Utilize financial software to manage budgetary processes and track expenditures. Identify alternate funding sources, such as donations and grants, to support library programs and initiatives. Evaluate bids, procure products and services, and submit recommendations for departmental purchases. Personnel Supervision: Supervise subordinate personnel by preparing schedules, reviewing time sheets, resolving conflicts, and conducting performance evaluations. Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, monitor accrued paid time off, and submit volunteer reports and letters of credit. Address personnel issues, implement corrective measures, and conduct performance evaluations. Strategic Leadership: Collaborate with the Library Director to develop short and long‐term goals for the library, aligning with community needs and organizational objectives. Assist in drafting plans to enhance library services and improve operational efficiency. Lead special strategic initiatives and projects as assigned by the Director. Assume leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Library Director, ensuring continuity of operations and effective decision‐making. Library Operations Management: Manage the circulation desk and automated circulation system, processing payments, providing reference assistance, and supporting front‐line staff. Oversee collection development activities, including the evaluation, selection, and acquisition of materials in various formats. Review newly published materials, assess the relevance to community needs, and make purchasing decisions. Monitor money management and assist in budget preparation and execution.

Requirements

Master's Degree in a related field
4‐5 years of previous relevant work experience is required.
2 years of previous supervisory experience is required.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train, and evaluate library staff, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
Establish work processes, schedules, and performance standards for library personnel.
Provide ongoing training, motivation, and support to enhance staff capabilities and optimize service delivery.
Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other city departments, vendors, patrons, and community stakeholders.
Coordinate adult outreach programs, community activities, and presentations to promote library resources and services.
Address patron feedback, resolve issues, and adapt library policies and procedures to meet evolving community needs.
Stay informed about changing trends in public library operations and incorporate best practices into service delivery.
Assist in preparing, coordinating, and monitoring library budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources.
Utilize financial software to manage budgetary processes and track expenditures.
Identify alternate funding sources, such as donations and grants, to support library programs and initiatives.
Evaluate bids, procure products and services, and submit recommendations for departmental purchases.
Supervise subordinate personnel by preparing schedules, reviewing time sheets, resolving conflicts, and conducting performance evaluations.
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures, monitor accrued paid time off, and submit volunteer reports and letters of credit.
Address personnel issues, implement corrective measures, and conduct performance evaluations.
Collaborate with the Library Director to develop short and long‐term goals for the library, aligning with community needs and organizational objectives.
Assist in drafting plans to enhance library services and improve operational efficiency.
Lead special strategic initiatives and projects as assigned by the Director.
Assume leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Library Director, ensuring continuity of operations and effective decision‐making.
Manage the circulation desk and automated circulation system, processing payments, providing reference assistance, and supporting front‐line staff.
Oversee collection development activities, including the evaluation, selection, and acquisition of materials in various formats.
Review newly published materials, assess the relevance to community needs, and make purchasing decisions.
Monitor money management and assist in budget preparation and execution.