LIBRARIAN II (Bookmobile)

City of Lynchburg; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lynchburg Public Library invites an experienced librarian to lead our Bookmobile operations. You will oversee collection development, plan engaging programs, and drive outreach to diverse communities while maintaining high service standards.

As Bookmobile staff supervisor, you will hire, train, and evaluate team members, collaborate with schools and community organizations, analyze usage data, and support budget planning to ensure accessible library services at night, weekends, and

Responsibilities

• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates library services provided through the Bookmobile in alignment with the library's mission, strategic priorities, and service standards
• Leads collection development for the bookmobile, including selection, evaluation, weeding, and maintenance of materials to meet the interests and needs of the communities served
• Analyzes circulation statistics, patron feedback, community demographics, and other data to inform collection development and service decisions
• Designs and coordinates engaging library programs, including literacy, educational, cultural, and community-based programs, with assistance from the Bookmobile Manager of Operations and other library staff
• Supervises, directs, trains, and evaluates Bookmobile staff, including full-time and part-time employees
• Establishes and maintains partnerships and professional relationships with schools, nonprofit organizations, community agencies, businesses, neighborhood organizations, and other community groups
• Provides professional reference, reader's advisory, technology assistance, and other library services to Bookmobile patrons
• Collects, analyzes, and reports data related to Bookmobile use, programming, outreach, partnerships, and community impact
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and best practices in public librarianship, outreach, collection development, early literacy, programming, and community engagement
• Assists with development and monitoring of the Bookmobile budget and recommends expenditures related to collections, programming, outreach, and services
• Ensures that Bookmobile services are accessible, welcoming, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of diverse communities
• Participates in library planning, committees, staff meetings, professional development, and system-wide initiatives

Job description

Description

Performs professional library work planning, developing, coordinating, and evaluating library services and outreach provided through the Lynchburg Public Library’s Bookmobile. The successful candidate will be responsible for collection development, programming, community outreach, and the supervision and evaluation of Bookmobile staff. Works collaboratively with the Bookmobile Manager of Operations to ensure effective, responsive, and high-quality Bookmobile service. This position will work directly on the Bookmobile and drive the vehicle and will be required to work nights, weekends, and special community events.

• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates library services provided through the Bookmobile in alignment with the library's mission, strategic priorities, and service standards
• Leads collection development for the bookmobile, including selection, evaluation, weeding, and maintenance of materials to meet the interests and needs of the communities served
• Analyzes circulation statistics, patron feedback, community demographics, and other data to inform collection development and service decisions
• Designs and coordinates engaging library programs, including literacy, educational, cultural, and community-based programs, with assistance from the Bookmobile Manager of Operations and other library staff
• Supervises, directs, trains, and evaluates Bookmobile staff, including full-time and part-time employees
• Establishes and maintains partnerships and professional relationships with schools, nonprofit organizations, community agencies, businesses, neighborhood organizations, and other community groups
• Provides professional reference, reader's advisory, technology assistance, and other library services to Bookmobile patrons
• Collects, analyzes, and reports data related to Bookmobile use, programming, outreach, partnerships, and community impact
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and best practices in public librarianship, outreach, collection development, early literacy, programming, and community engagement
• Assists with development and monitoring of the Bookmobile budget and recommends expenditures related to collections, programming, outreach, and services
• Ensures that Bookmobile services are accessible, welcoming, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of diverse communities
• Participates in library planning, committees, staff meetings, professional development, and system-wide initiatives

Essential Duties

• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates library services provided through the Bookmobile in alignment with the library's mission, strategic priorities, and service standards
• Leads collection development for the bookmobile, including selection, evaluation, weeding, and maintenance of materials to meet the interests and needs of the communities served
• Analyzes circulation statistics, patron feedback, community demographics, and other data to inform collection development and service decisions
• Designs and coordinates engaging library programs, including literacy, educational, cultural, and community-based programs, with assistance from the Bookmobile Manager of Operations and other library staff
• Supervises, directs, trains, and evaluates Bookmobile staff, including full-time and part-time employees
• Establishes and maintains partnerships and professional relationships with schools, nonprofit organizations, community agencies, businesses, neighborhood organizations, and other community groups
• Provides professional reference, reader's advisory, technology assistance, and other library services to Bookmobile patrons
• Collects, analyzes, and reports data related to Bookmobile use, programming, outreach, partnerships, and community impact
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and best practices in public librarianship, outreach, collection development, early literacy, programming, and community engagement
• Assists with development and monitoring of the Bookmobile budget and recommends expenditures related to collections, programming, outreach, and services
• Ensures that Bookmobile services are accessible, welcoming, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of diverse communities
• Participates in library planning, committees, staff meetings, professional development, and system-wide initiatives

Additional Duties

• Collaborates with other library staff members as requested on special projects
• When unusual situations occur and/or the City Manager declares a State of Emergency, all City employees may be required to accept special assignments and perform as needed to ensure appropriate service delivery

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises assigned staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training