Assistant Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Two (2) years of recent experience in library operations required (public library experience preferred) with experience, knowledge, or training related to youth services.
• Excellent communication, strong customer service, and supervisory skills are required.
• One (1) year of managerial or supervisor experience is required.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) or more years of managerial or supervisor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee the Youth Services Department.
• Hire, train, and coordinate work assignments; supervise, evaluate, and discipline assigned staff.
• Author policies and procedures as needed.
• Communicate official plans, policies, and procedures to staff and the public.
• Collaborates with the Assistant Director on the Youth Services Department Schedule.
• Serve as a leadership team member to ensure the library's smooth operation.
• Develop feasible, realistic solutions to problems or questions.
• Address problems and concerns in a timely manner.
• In consultation with the Library Director, implement changes or improvements in library operations.
• Provide high-quality, approachable customer service to patrons via various communication methods, including in-person, phone, and email, focusing on reference, technology, and readers' advisory.
• Maintain confidentiality in all interactions and communications with patrons.
• Select materials for purchase for assigned collection areas according to the Collection Development and Selection Policy.
• Maintain assigned areas by cataloging new materials and systematically evaluating currently owned materials and their collections.
• Coordinate, organize, prepare, and present programs to promote lifelong independent learners and literacy in our community.
• Coordinate work assignments and supervise the work of volunteers.
• Prepare informational and promotional materials about library events and resources, including press releases, flyers, displays, resource guides, calendars, and newsletters in both print and non-print form.
• Plan long-range activities, including evaluating, recommending, and implementing service improvements, collections, programs, technology, equipment, and facilities.
• Review library programs and services on an ongoing basis.
• Recommend changes or new programs to implement that promote lifelong independent learners and literacy in our community.
• Maintain contact with other City departments, Milwaukee Federated Library System, and other librarians located throughout the County, as well as library vendors to represent the needs of youth ages 0-17.
• Maintain a working environment that sustains a high level of employee morale, collaboration, and productivity.
• Prepare and maintain library statistics for the Youth Services Department and provide a monthly report to the Library Director.
• Evaluate effectiveness of department activities and results of output measures.
• Use budgeted funds and materials effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of trends in library services by reading professional literature and participating in committees and continuing education opportunities.
• Follow and enforce library policies and procedures.
• Perform other tasks and projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Wages and benefits are determined by the existing Non-Represented Resolution.