Library Manager

City of Stockton • Stockton, CA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Stockton Community Services Department (CSD) is seeking a Library Manager to join the Stockton-San Joaquin County Public Library (SSJCPL) and lead assigned branch library operations and systemwide youth services. This position offers a rare opportunity to combine strategic leadership with hands-on operational management. As Library Manager, you will help shape the future of services for youth across the library system while also supporting the day-to-day success of an assigned group of branch libraries. You’ll have the chance to develop innovative programs, mentor talented staff, build partnerships with schools and community organizations, and collaborate closely with Recreation and other CSD teams. This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact both systemwide and in the communities served by our branches. The ideal candidate is an experienced and innovative library leader with a passion for serving children, teens, and families. They are equally comfortable providing operational support to branch managers and staff as they are developing and implementing systemwide youth services initiatives. We are looking for someone who sees natural opportunities to partner across the department and create memorable experiences for youth and families. The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of public library service, demonstrated experience supervising and mentoring staff, and the ability to balance multiple priorities. They will be skilled at building partnerships with schools, community organizations, and other City departments, and will be excited to work collaboratively with Recreation to create engaging and impactful opportunities for youth and families.

Requirements

• Possession of a Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited college or university.
• Two (2) years of lead or supervisory experience as a professional librarian.
• Specified positions may require a valid California driver's license.
• Must be willing to work evenings and weekends.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of professional library services and administration, including service objectives, organization and procedure.
• Knowledge of collection and needs assessment methods.
• Knowledge of theory and philosophy of library services.
• Knowledge of books, authors, and reference sources in a variety of fields.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, planning, training, work evaluation, and discipline.
• Knowledge of information systems, automation, and technology as applied to library activities.
• Knowledge of computer user applications pertaining to the work.
• Knowledge of budgetary principles and practices.
• Skill in planning, organizing, assigning, directing, coordinating, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned professional, paraprofessional, technical, and support staff.
• Skill in selecting and motivating staff and providing for their training and professional development.
• Skill in analyzing complex administrative problems, evaluating alternatives, and recommending effective courses of action.
• Skill in assisting in developing, implementing and interpreting goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards, and internal controls.
• Skill in preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and outreach and informational items.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining an effective working relationship with a variety of individuals and groups, including library staff, patrons, community groups, and service providers, including making verbal presentations.
• Mobility – Frequent Sitting for a long period of time while operating a keyboard; occasional walking, bending, climbing, kneeling, and twisting.
• Lifting and Carrying – Occasional lifting of 10 pounds or less.
• Vision – Constant use of overall visual capabilities; ability to read fine print, produce printed material and information displayed on a visual display terminal.
• Dexterity –Constant typing, hand use, repetitive motion and writing; frequent grasping, pushing, pulling, occasional reaching.
• Hearing/Talking – Constant hearing and talking of normal speech in person and on the telephone; occasionally speaking in front of large groups of people.
• Special Requirements – May require occasional evening, nights and weekend work.
• Emotional/Psychological – Constant concentration, decision making and public contact; ability to exercise sound judgment, especially under stressful situations; and while working alone.
• Environmental Conditions – Occasional exposure to indoor cold/heat and outdoor conditions.
• Working Conditions- Work primarily performed in an office environment which is typically moderately quiet but may be loud at times; locations may vary.

Nice To Haves

• Experience combining strategic leadership with hands-on operational management.
• Experience developing innovative programs.
• Experience mentoring talented staff.
• Experience building partnerships with schools and community organizations.
• Experience collaborating closely with Recreation and other CSD teams.
• Experience serving children, teens, and families.
• Experience providing operational support to branch managers and staff.
• Experience developing and implementing systemwide youth services initiatives.
• Experience seeing natural opportunities to partner across the department and create memorable experiences for youth and families.
• Experience balancing multiple priorities.
• Experience working collaboratively with Recreation to create engaging and impactful opportunities for youth and families.

Responsibilities

• Assists the Deputy Director of Community Services- City Librarian in administering, coordinating, and supervising the Library System.
• Plans, organizes, supervises, coordinates, reviews, and evaluates the activities of multiple library branches, programs, and services.
• Coordinates and manages all operations of Collection and Technical Services.
• Participates as a member of the library management team and contributes to the development of departmental goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and service standards.
• Plans, organizes, schedules, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of professional, paraprofessional, and support staff.
• Recommends selection of assigned staff and provides for their training and professional development.
• Participates in Library operations, including collection development, public service and community relations, and reference and readers' advisory service.
• Responsibility for the services and activities of the collection and technical Services of the Library system; participates in defining the goals and policies for the collection of the libraries.
• Makes studies and recommendations for improved service delivery, capital expenditures, and specialized program development.
• Assists in developing budget requirements and monitors expenditures.
• Provides for facility upkeep and maintenance; has responsibility for security of assigned facilities and/or equipment.
• Represents the library in the community through participation in community organizations and in meetings with the public, citizen groups, and other agencies; makes presentations to community and outside agencies as required.
• Participates in professional association activities, may serve on boards or commission with national or statewide impact; maintains relationships with community groups, organizations, and including, but not limited to, Friends of the Library.
• May develop bid specifications for materials, equipment or services; and administer assigned contracts.
• Maintains records and prepares periodic or special reports regarding division activities or related matters.
• Participates in developing, updating, and maintaining departmental work procedures and policies; interprets and applies library policies and procedures.
• Performs other or related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• FLSA STATUS: Exempt
• City of Stockton 9/80 schedule: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fridays, with alternating Fridays off.
• This position is unclassified and is represented by the B&C- Supervisory Level bargaining unit (represented).
• Eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.
• This position is Exempt from FLSA (Fair Labor and Standards Act) and does not qualify for overtime compensation and is subject to Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) annual filing requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager