County Librarian

Gila, County of•Globe or Payson, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to perform professional work in planning, directing and coordinating the activities of the Library District to ensure that goals and objectives of the department are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters. This position serves as County Librarian with State Library officials and performs professional library and administrative duties requiring specialized knowledge and expertise in all areas of public library services. The most critical and time-consuming responsibilities include policy implementation, direction of programs / service delivery and resources management. The decisions made affect the goals, services, and objectives of the organization and may involve highly sensitive and political issues affecting the organization as a whole. Assumes highest level of independent responsibility and accountability.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited School.
Five (5) years experience in management and administration, including two (2) years supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Certified as a County Librarian by the State Library (ARS 11-908).
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
Administration and management knowledge.
Finance knowledge.
Information technology knowledge.
Library science knowledge.
Communications and media knowledge.
Customer and personal service knowledge.
Database management knowledge.
Education knowledge.
Federal and State Laws knowledge.
Grant writing and administration knowledge.
Critical thinking skills.
Customer service skills.
Public speaking skills (large groups).
Analyzing training needs skills.
Developing training strategies skills.
Delivering training skills.
Problem solving skills.
Evaluating systems skills.
Ability to consider options, risks and benefits.
Ability to generate fluent new and useful ideas.
Ability to imagine outcomes of particular actions.
Ability to maintain calm demeanor in stressful situations.
Ability to maintain oratory ability under stressful situations.
Ability to make sense of multiple data.
Ability to multi-task.
Ability to react in a calm and timely manner.
Ability to read and write at a professional level.
Ability to solve problems sensibly and swiftly.
Time management skills.
Routinely follows written safety procedures and manuals relevant to the division or department.

Responsibilities

Provides professional training to rural library staff and volunteers including but not limited to: coordinating continuing education training, library policies and practices, collection management and budget, community outreach, organizing and implementing special programming, and library databases.
Provides consultant services and field assistance for public librarians within the County as requested.
Coordinates the flow of information from State to local libraries; works with the community groups to develop funding sources; may prepare grant applications, administers departmental grants and maintains appropriate files and prepare reports; solicits donations and directs fund raising projects; organizes and manages affiliate library meetings.
Attends meetings, workshops and conferences; performs lobbying activities in relation to library issues; monitors developments and legislation related to library service matters, evaluates their impact upon the Library District.
Hires, supervises and monitors the performance of assigned personnel; ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures; provides and/or coordinates training for library staff.
Develops and directs the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards for the Library District; directs the preparation and administration of the Library District’s budget; contributes to the overall quality of the department's service provision by reviewing, recommending and implementing improved policies and procedures.
Evaluates the effectiveness of library service and programs in meeting community needs; represents the library in meetings and presentations with a variety of professional, governmental, business and educational organizations.
Oversees the library’s information systems network; coordinates library participation in computer-based information networks with affiliates; ensures compliance with Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA) requirements.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Reviews, edits and approves for submission departmental budget; reviews, approves for submission and presents team budget and project related budget.
Initiates, communicates, reviews, approves project resources, declines project resources, presents results, approves and communicates reports on organizational development, quality assurance, process improvement and employee training projects.
Trains colleagues, explains County procedures or processes, responds to public inquiries, participates in meetings, gives presentations and negotiates and persuades.
Creates or edits documents, internal memos, emails, formal letters, press releases, proposals and grants and reports.
Interacts extensively with employees, customers, the general public, vendors, regulatory bodies, and other groups and/or individuals and Institutions over the telephone, by email, and/or in person.
Regularly (More than 55% but less than 70% in a year) interacts specifically with customers.