Job Description
Assists in the management of library operations and administration. Supervises librarians, library assistants, library aides and other assigned staff. Participates in the hiring of staff; supervises, trains, motivates, conducts performance evaluations and works to correct deficiencies through coaching and progressive disciplinary action. Indirectly supervises other library staff including planning/organizing workload/staff assignments. Meets with staff to identify and resolve problems. As a working supervisor participates in the work performed throughout the Library as needed.
Oversees Cataloging and Circulation departments. Maintains and ensures information on the Prescott Valley Public Library web page and social media platforms is current. Assists in the supervision of the Integrated Library System (ILS) and related procedures, the Automated Materials Handling (AMH) system, as well as planning for future library automation in line with the Yavapai Library Network.
Trains staff and patrons in various software applications. Maintains a positive working relationship with vendors such as the department's collection agency. Ensures confidentiality of patron records is protected.
Participates in the development of the annual budget and monitors ongoing expenditures in assigned areas. Ensures assigned areas are managed in accordance with budget guidelines. Assists with grant administration and the Request for Proposal (RFP) processes. Reviews and approves personnel timesheets, purchase orders and other financial records.
Participates in the development and implementation of department goals, objectives, and priorities with direct planning responsibilities for programs and functional areas assigned. Ensures current library policies are followed and makes suggestions for changes to established policies and procedures.
Coordinates acquisitions and processing of library materials. Works with library staff and researches library material using the Internet, Library Journals and other resources. Makes recommendations for the selection and evaluation of library materials.
Presents to professional and community groups. Performs the full range of professional librarian duties as required. Serves as acting library director as needed. Evening, weekend, and holiday work may be required.
Performs other duties as assigned.
The Community
The Prescott Valley Public Library, located in beautiful northern Arizona, seeks a dynamic people-oriented Library Manager with proven public service experience and technology skills.
Prescott Valley sits at 5,100 feet, and enjoys a mild climate year round with four distinct and equally pleasant seasons. As one of the fastest growing communities in the state of Arizona, Prescott Valley is the largest community in Yavapai County with more than 45,000 residents. Neighboring communities boast a quad-city population of approximately 100,000 providing the experience of a smaller community with the culture and amenities of a larger metropolitan area.