Library Science Mgr

City of Memphis•Memphis, TN

About The Position

Works under the direction of the Regional Manager to manage the Business Science Department of the Central Library and serves as the department’s subject matter expert. As part of the senior management team, develops agency goals and strategic plans that promote the Library’s mission and objectives for the Central Library. Implements and maintains Library System policies, goals, and objectives, and manages library services through subordinate staff. The position also addresses high-level administrative and operational issues, oversees staff, evaluates service procedures, consults with community organizations, and manages the agency budget and reporting activities. Coordinates collection development according to policy guidelines and initiates or participates in inter-agency and system-wide committees. Performs additional functions as assigned. Work is performed in an office, with frequent travel to meetings across the City and occasional out-of-town travel. Some evening or weekend work is required.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school, or a master’s degree in a field related to business science.
Four years of experience in library operations, including two of those years in a management capacity; alternatively, a combination of experience and training that enables performance of the essential job functions.
Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
Ability to operate general office equipment such as a personal computer and telephone.

Responsibilities

Manage the Business Science Department of the Central Library and serve as its subject matter expert.
Develop agency goals and strategic plans that promote the Library mission and objectives for the Central Library as part of the senior management team.
Implement and maintain the Library System’s policies, goals, and objectives.
Manage library services through subordinate staff.
Identify and implement improvements and resolutions to high-level administrative and operational issues.
Manage supervisory and non-supervisory staff, including providing work direction, interviewing and recommending new staff, evaluating and training staff, and administering appropriate disciplinary or developmental measures in consultation with the appropriate authority.
Evaluate, monitor, and recommend agency information and service procedures and practices.
Consult with local community organizations about needs the agency can meet and promote the library’s role in the community with diverse organizations, schools, and others.
Manage the agency budget within defined parameters by monitoring operational and purchasing activities.
Implement data-gathering systems and prepare requested agency reports, including personnel activity and department procedure documentation, annual reports, statistical reports, and budget reports.
Coordinate collection development according to collection development policy guidelines.
Initiate and participate in inter-agency and system-wide committees.
Perform additional functions as assigned.