LIBRARIAN IV

City of Glendale, Arizona

Foothills Branch - Glendale Public Library System

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$52,590.00 to $84,144.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Glendale, AZ

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Required

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

JOB ELEMENTS INCLUDE: •Responsible for managing a system-wide function that impacts the Glendale Public Library System, such as Reference Services, Youth, Services, Collection Development, and Bibliographic Services. •Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, and priorities for assigned programs and functional area of responsibility. •Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned technical and professional library staff; assigns work activities, projects, and programs; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures; meets with staff to identify and resolve problems. •Participates in the selection of assigned staff; supervises, trains, motivates, and evaluates technical and professional library personnel; provides or coordinates staff training in areas of specialization. •Participates in the development of assigned budget; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures; implements adjustments. •Supervises and conducts community needs assessment and system-wide collection development. •Serves as staff on a variety of committees; participates in community meetings and conferences as a representative of the Library System; negotiates and resolves sensitive and controversial issues. •Provides staff assistance to Library Managers. •Serves as resource to staff regarding areas of specialization. •Attends professional group meetings; stays informed of trends and innovations in the field of library science. •Performs the full range of professional librarian duties as required. •Performs other related duties as assigned.

Additional Info & Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited University and four years of increasingly responsible experience in a professional level library position related to area of assignment, including two (2) years at the supervisory level. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: May be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The Community

Located on the Western edge of Phoenix, Glendale is a thriving community with 235,000 residents. Glendale is a convenient 20 minutes from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The city is known for its excellent educational and medical institutions, beautiful neighborhoods and a diversified economic base. As Arizona's fifth-largest city and home to the 2008 Super Bowl, Glendale offers a wide variety of amenities including the famous Historic Downtown shopping district, legendary special events and festivals, museums and cultural attractions, and a growing number of professional sports facilities. Glendale’s stadium opened in Fall of 2006 as the most modern facility in North America. It is home to the Arizona Cardinals and the Fiesta Bowl, and features a retractable roof and rollout grass field.

HR Info

For an application and more information please visit our website at www.glendaleaz.com/jobs. EOE.

Posted Sep 17, 2007