Librarian

City of Doraville • Doraville, GA

6d

About The Position

To be in charge of library services and manage the facility and library staff.

Requirements

• Skilled in the use of a computer and City software needed to perform daily functions and activities.
• Skill in both oral and written communication.
• Ability to plan and organize services; to analyze and make decisions; to maintain complex records, and to prepare reports utilizing these records; to plan, establish and coordinate priorities.
• Must be able to accurately forecast future activities and programs of the Library and to exercise good judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
• Must be able to work effectively with the Mayor, City Council and professional staff members in City government.
• Must be able to function effectively in a work environment in which the employee is exposed to significant public scrutiny and be able to address public questions and concerns adequately and effectively as well as interact with members of the community.
• Must be eighteen (18) years of age or older.
• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited graduate school and five years of progressively responsible experience in professional library work including lead or supervisory experience required.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
• Must be bondable.
• Must be able to work various shifts which include working on nights, weekends and holidays.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background investigation, to include but not limited to, a physical examination with drug screening and an oral interview.
• Possess and maintain licensure from the Georgia State Board for the Certification of Librarians required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises the day-to day-operations of the Doraville Library.
• Serves as main point of contact with DeKalb County Public Library (DCPL).
• Participates in DCPL meetings and training opportunities as needed to ensure consistent library experience.
• Selects library materials (youth and adult) for the branch collection in accordance with DCPL processes, procedures and policies.
• Develops adult services and youth services goals.
• Acts as building manager responding to emergencies.
• Supervises and directs library staff in accordance with City policies and procedures, and evaluates the performance of the subordinate personnel.
• Analyzes and responds to patron demands for materials and services, and identifies areas of library's collection which need to be enhanced.
• Effectively communicates with patrons and staff to resolve problems and explain policies and procedures.
• Completes various administrative duties and maintains appropriate records and forms as necessary.
• Administers annual City and County material budget and determines distribution of budgeted dollars by category.
• Manages all patron services, programs and activities.
• Coordinates with DCPL on technology services and needs for the public and staff.
• Responsible for approving and maintaining electronic time approval including PTO requests for Library staff.
• Responsible for organizing and presenting programs for various community groups and organizations.
• Serves as liaison to the Friends of Doraville Library.
• Responsible for editing the City's monthly newsletter.
• Prepares various reports in a timely manner.
• Exercises discretion in the performance of the work and regularly uses independent judgment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees