Library Science Mgr

City of Memphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Memphis seeks an experienced leader to manage the Business Science Department at the Central Library. As a member of the senior management team, you will develop agency goals, promote the library's mission, and implement policies.

You will supervise staff, oversee budgets, coordinate collection development, report data, and work with community partners to meet needs. A Master's in Library Science and 4+ years in library operations with 2 in management are required.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school or a master's degree in a field related to business science with four (4) years experience in library operations and two (2) years in a management capacity.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Business Science Department of the Central Library as part of the senior management team.
• Develop agency goals and strategic plans to promote Library mission and objectives.
• Implement and maintain Library System policies, goals, and objectives.

Education

Master's degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited)

Master's degree in a field related to business science

Job description

Salary Range: $60,029.58 - $92,456.00

Job Description

Works under the direction of the Regional Manager to manage the Business Science Department of the Central Library and serves as the subject matter expert for the Business Science Department. Develops agency goals and strategic plans to promote Library mission and objectives for the Central Library as part of senior management team. Implements and maintains the Library System's policies, goals, and objectives. Manages through subordinate staff the library services provided by the agency. Identifies and implements improvements and resolutions to high level administrative and operational issues. Manages subordinate supervisory and non-supervisory staff including providing work direction, interviewing and recommending new staff, evaluating and training, and administering appropriate disciplinary/developmental measures, if required, in consultation with appropriate authority. Evaluates, monitors, and recommends agency information and service procedures and practices. Consults with local community organizations on needs which can be met by the agency and promotes the library's role in the community with diverse organizations, schools, etc. Manages agency budget within defined parameters through closely monitoring operational and purchasing activities. Implements systems for gathering data and prepares agency reports as requested including administrative documentation for personnel activity and department procedure and practices, annual reports, statistical reports, budget reports, etc. Coordinates collection development for the agency according to collection development policy guidelines. Initiates and participates in inter-agency and system-wide committees for various purposes. Works under the direction of the Regional Manager to manage the Business Science Department of the Central Library and serves as the subject matter expert for the Business Science Department. Develops agency goals and strategic plans to promote Library mission and objectives for the Central Library as part of senior management team. Implements and maintains the Library System's policies, goals, and objectives. Manages through subordinate staff the library services provided by the agency. Identifies and implements improvements and resolutions to high level administrative and operational issues. Manages subordinate supervisory and non-supervisory staff including providing work direction, interviewing and recommending new staff, evaluating and training, and administering appropriate disciplinary/developmental measures, if required, in consultation with appropriate authority. Evaluates, monitors, and recommends agency information and service procedures and practices. Consults with local community organizations on needs which can be met by the agency and promotes the library's role in the community with diverse organizations, schools, etc. Manages agency budget within defined parameters through closely monitoring operational and purchasing activities. Implements systems for gathering data and prepares agency reports as requested including administrative documentation for personnel activity and department procedure and practices, annual reports, statistical reports, budget reports, etc. Coordinates collection development for the agency according to collection development policy guidelines. Initiates and participates in inter-agency and system-wide committees for various purposes.

Responsibilities

OTHER FUNCTIONS

Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.

Typical Physical Demands

Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.

Requires the ability to operate general office equipment such as a personal computer and telephone.

Typical Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office. Frequent travel to meetings across the City and occasional travel out-of-town required. Some evening or weekend work is required.

Qualifications

Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school or a master's degree in a field related to business science and four (4) years experience in library operations with two (2) of the four (4) years in a management capacity; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions