Assistant Library Director

Dougherty County Public Library; Albany (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life and health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Georgia Teacher's Retirement System

Deferred Compensation plans available

Job summary

The Dougherty County Public Library seeks a Library Administrator to assist the Library Director in planning, organizing, and managing operations across multiple branches. The role involves long-range planning, facilities oversight, and coordinating computer systems and library services.

Ideal candidates will have an MLS, strong communication skills, and experience in staff supervision, budgeting, and project management related to library construction or renovation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.
• Professional librarian experience in progressively responsible roles.
• Experience with staff scheduling and library construction project management.

Responsibilities

• Assist the director in planning, organization, management, and administration.
• Oversee multi-branch library operations and staff.
• Coordinate long-range planning, facilities, and computer systems.
• Supervise staff, including training, evaluation, and discipline.
• Plan budget and monitor expenditures for budgetary compliance.
• Represent the library at community events and promote resources.

Skills

Staff supervision

Budgeting

Long-range planning

Facilities management

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Tools

PINES cataloging

PINES reporting

Library ILS

Job description

The purpose of the class is to assist the director in the planning, organization, management, and administration of the Dougherty County Library. The class is responsible for assistance with long range planning, facilities, project development and coordination of computer systems. The class works according to some procedures; decides how and when to do things under general supervision. Employee in this position is responsible for planning, organization, management, and administration of the Dougherty County Library System. Must have demonstrated knowledge of multi-branch library systems, budgeting, purchasing, long range planning, building facilities, and project development and computer technology. A working knowledge of PINES cataloging is desired. A working knowledge of PINES reporting is desired. Experience with Library Construction project/renovation management is highly desired. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Supervises staff including selecting or recommending selection, cataloging, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination. Responsible for the assurance that all library branches are adequately staffed and operating properly. Provide supervisory guidance to all branch and department managers. Conduct monthly meeting with branch managers / department heads to ensure proper operations within departments and branches. Provide knowledge and training on updates to the Library ILS. Responsible for the planning and implementation of annual Library Staff Development Day Assists in the development of training programs on library operations. May assist in the establishment and implementation and testing of library ILS system. Analyzes computer requirements for the library system; assists in the evaluation, selection, and purchase of library equipment and database subscriptions; Responsible for the proper expenditure of State Grants and the assurance that grants are expended by the deadline. Design workshops/presentations on library policies and procedures Articulate library issues through the GPLS helpdesk portal Ensures all computer and mechanical equipment is functioning properly; coordinates the servicing and repair of equipment as needed. May assume the management responsibility of a library branch/department where management is needed. Assists in the coordination of library expansion; confers with architects and suppliers; maintains contact to assists in the assurance of a timely completion of expansion projects. May assist in the preparation of the annual budget; researches equipment costs, assimilates data, and determines departmental requirements; monitors expenditures to ensure budgetary compliance. Assists the public by responding to questions, furnishing information, and/or resolving concerns. Represent the library at community events to promote an awareness of library service and resources Oversee operation and use of library event center and rental space. Other duties as assigned by Library Director. Reports to Library Director. Master's degree in Library Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association, with at least three years professional librarian experience in increasingly responsible positions. Library management experience is a must. Experience with staff scheduling is required. Experience with library construction project management is highly desired. Requires certification within six months as a Librarian (Grade 5-B or higher) by the Georgia State Board for the Certification of Librarians. The ability to obtain and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License for required travel between library branches and transport library equipment up to 35 pounds is required. HOURS: Working schedule fluctuates and may require night and weekend duty. Schedule may include working at and providing management for any Dougherty County Library. BENEFITS: Life and health insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Georgia Teacher's Retirement System. Deferred Compensation plans available.

Responsibilities

• Assist the director in the planning, organization, management, and administration of the Dougherty County Library.
• Assist with long range planning, facilities, project development and coordination of computer systems.
• Work according to some procedures; decide how and when to do things under general supervision.
• Responsible for planning, organization, management, and administration of the Dougherty County Library System.
• Have demonstrated knowledge of multi-branch library systems, budgeting, purchasing, long range planning, building facilities, and project development and computer technology.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Supervise staff including selecting or recommending selection, cataloging, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and terminating or recommending termination.
• Ensure all library branches are adequately staffed and operating properly.
• Provide supervisory guidance to all branch and department managers.
• Conduct monthly meetings with branch managers / department heads to ensure proper operations within departments and branches.
• Provide knowledge and training on updates to the Library ILS.
• Plan and implement annual Library Staff Development Day; assist in the development of training programs on library operations.
• Assist in the establishment, implementation, and testing of library ILS system.
• Analyze computer requirements for the library system; assist in the evaluation, selection, and purchase of library equipment and database subscriptions.
• Ensure proper expenditure of State Grants and ensure grants are expended by the deadline.
• Design workshops/presentations on library policies and procedures.
• Articulate library issues through the GPLS helpdesk portal.
• Ensure all computer and mechanical equipment is functioning properly; coordinate servicing and repair of equipment as needed.
• Assume management responsibility of a library branch/department where management is needed.
• Assist in coordination of library expansion; confer with architects and suppliers; maintain contact to assist in assurance of a timely completion of expansion projects.
• Assist in preparation of the annual budget; research equipment costs, assimilate data, and determine departmental requirements; monitor expenditures to ensure budgetary compliance.
• Assist the public by responding to questions, furnishing information, and/or resolving concerns.
• Represent the library at community events to promote an awareness of library service and resources.
• Oversee operation and use of library event center and rental space.
• Other duties as assigned by Library Director.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association, with at least three years professional librarian experience in increasingly responsible positions.
• Library management experience is a must.
• Experience with staff scheduling is required.
• Experience with library construction project management is highly desired.
• Requires certification within six months as a Librarian (Grade 5-B or higher) by the Georgia State Board for the Certification of Librarians.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a valid Georgia Driver's License for required travel between library branches and transport library equipment up to 35 pounds is required.

Hours

• HOURS: Working schedule fluctuates and may require night and weekend duty. Schedule may include working at and providing management for any Dougherty County Library.

Benefits

• Life and health insurance
• paid holidays
• vacation and sick leave
• Georgia Teacher's Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation plans available