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Sonoma County Library

Announces an Employment Opportunity

BRANCH MANAGER- ROSELAND REGIONAL LIBRARY

40 HOURS PER WEEK – FULL TIME

Do you believe in collaborating with a committed group of coworkers and community partners in working towards racial equity? Do you thrive in a busy, vibrant environment serving community members of all ages? Do you enjoy developing and supporting staff to be joyful, fulfilled, and of service to the community? Is meaningful customer service a core value of yours?

If this sounds like you, we would love to have you part of the Sonoma County Library team as we move into a newly renovated library building in the heart of Santa Rosa’s Roseland neighborhood, set to open in early 2021.  The Roseland neighborhood is nestled west of downtown Santa Rosa and is home to a growing Latinx community and one of the most diverse student populations in the county. This area is experiencing revitalization and development through the tireless work of strong grassroots community organizations and the city of Santa Rosa, and the ideal candidate will build upon existing partnerships and thrive in developing new ones.   Our ideal candidate is fully fluent in spoken and written Spanish and will strive for equity in the service they provide to the community, within our organization, and  is an excellent collaborator, communicator and problem solver.  Please visit https://sonomalibrary.org/locations/roseland-community-library/about-roseland-regional-library to learn more about our new location!

 The Sonoma County Library understands that the work of confronting racism, bias and other forms of prejudice and discrimination is ongoing and requires input from staff and the community we serve.  The ideal candidate will be an active part of the Library’s Latinx Advocacy Committee and will have the opportunity to be part of other teams and task forces as they arise.  The Latinx Advocacy Committee meets monthly and is an opportunity for branch staff throughout the entire library system to support one another, share and strategize ideas and best practices, and relay concerns relating to serving the needs of the Latinx communities.  The LAC also provides recommendations to the Library’s administration. To find out more, go to https://sonomalibrary.org/blogs/news/library-statement-on-racial-equity and https://sonomalibrary.org/about-us/library-commission-adopts-statement-of-inclusivity.  Please fill out supplemental questionnaire.

THE POSITION:

Please see the attached job specifications for full details about this position for the Sonoma Valley Regional Library.

Under the general supervision of the Public Services Division Manager, the Branch Manager provides excellent customer service, directs the day-to-day operations and activities of a regional branch library; evaluates the effectiveness of programs and services; develops related goals and objectives; supervises and coordinates staff and activities; provides professional library services including reference, readers’ advisory, collection development, and cataloging; and performs related duties as required.

TYPICAL TASKS include, but are not limited to:

• Manages the day-to-day operations of a branch library including staff, materials, and facilities
• Schedules, trains, supervises and evaluates professional and support staff
• Oversees or participates in the recruitment, training and scheduling of volunteers
• Directs and coordinates activities of a branch library in conjunction with system policies and regulations
• Makes budget recommendations and monitors the branch library budget
• Participates in promotional and public relations tasks, such as creating interest in library services, and creating and implementing strategies for improving awareness of library services

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Library Science (MLS), or Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience as a professional librarian, including two (2) years at a lead, supervisory, or managerial level. Spanish Bilingual Preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: 

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of library policies, program planning and implementation, systems development, and library operational trends and practices

• Principles, practices, procedures, techniques, and materials of professional library work, including library reference, collection development, and other professional library services
• Principles of supervision and training, including work planning, assignment, performance review, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures
• Current and new technologies and electronic resources related to library services
• Sound budgetary practices and development, monitoring, and implementation of a program budget

Ability to:

• Assist in developing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards, and to oversee and coordinate library collection development and management activities
• Supervise, train, motivate, and evaluate staff
• Identify the needs of the public and develop, implement, and manage assigned programs, service areas, policies, procedures, and/or material collections
• Work closely and effectively with public officials, community groups, staff, volunteers, Library Advisory Boards, Friends of the Library, and the general public
• Use computer and other technology, including software, hardware, and the Internet sufficient to be able to assist customers, conduct research, prepare reports, and use email and other communications technologies

SALARY RANGES:            $86,361.60 to $107,827.20 annually plus benefits

CLOSING DATE:                5:00 p.m., Tuesday,  December 29, 2020

APPLICATION PROCESS:  Please go to https://www.calopps.org/sonoma-county-library

to apply.  Applications must be complete and submitted by the final filing date in order to be considered.  Resumes will not substitute for a completed application.

The application process may contain one or more of the following steps: a supplemental application, written test(s), skills assessment(s), and/or oral examination(s). 

RECRUITING PROTOCOL IN RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS COVID-19:

Pursuant to California Governor Newsom’s Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17, 2020, and all applicable COVID 19 Shelter in Place Orders issued by the Sonoma County Health Officer, the recruiting process including interviews, testing, etc. will be held via teleconference or online, if  possible, unless changes occur in the state and/or county health order.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATION: Sonoma County Library will make reasonable accommodations in the recruitment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If you are invited to participate in an examination or interview and have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at (707) 545-0831 extension 1591 or dkatzung@sonomalibrary.org as soon as possible to make arrangements for your accommodation. Requesting accommodations at least 3 working/business days before the scheduled event will help to ensure availability. For further information regarding disability accommodations provided by the Library and related matters, see the Library’s website at https://sonomalibrary.org/accessibility.

Sonoma County Library values diversity, empowerment, community, unity, kindness, connection, and equity. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the recruiting and hiring of staff.

Additional Info & Requirements

Education and Experience: Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS), Master of Library Science (MLS), or Master of Science in Library Science (MSLS) degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of experience as a professional librarian, including two (2) years at a lead, supervisory, or managerial level. Spanish Bilingual Preferred.

Licenses and Certifications: 

Must possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver License.