City Librarian

Job Description

Leads and manages Library Department. Develops and maintains quality collections of library materials.
This position reports directly to the Director of Parks and Cultural Services.

Example of Duties

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Recruits, selects, supervises, trains, appraises, counsels and terminates Library personnel. Develops Department goals and objectives and oversees their implementation.
• Develops quality collections of print and audio visual materials for adults and young adults by reading reviews ordering materials.
• Prepares, administers, and monitors Departmental budget.
• Performs preliminary research and prepares long and short term plans for future library needs and services.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and seminars with emphasis on library management and automation.
• Implements various City rules and regulations as they affect library staff and procedure.
• Promotes public relations within the staff and with the general public.
• Prepares statistical and other reports for Library Board, and Mayor and Council, the County HALS, and the State.
• Maintain positive and effective relationships, being a team player by practicing cooperation and support, first and foremost with the elected and administrative leadership of the city (inclusive of the Director of Parks and Cultural Services) followed by Library employees, stakeholder groups, and patrons.
• Continues professional development to remain current on trends, opportunities, and challenges for public libraries
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Masters degree or equivalent in Library/Information Science required.
• Five to seven years experience in Library Administration required.
• Any combination of education, training, and experience, which provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities needed for this position, may be substituted or evaluated at the discretion of the City.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of library automation, current trends in library and information and information science, broad range of informational and recreational reading sources, and the wants and needs of the community.

• Skills in oral and written communications, public relations, budgeting procedures, organizing and developing staff, adapting to change, and planning for the future.

• Ability to work harmoniously with all ages and types of people, communicate clearly, planning and implementing a budget, and provide needed service to community.

It is the policy of the City to provide full-time employees life, health, vision, and dental insurance benefit coverage. The City will pay the cost for employee medical Health Savings Account (HSA) at 100% . The City will make available dependent coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance.
Life Insurance: Mutual of Omaha
Dental Insurance: Cigna
Health Insurance: Self Insured - BCBSTX
Vision Insurance: Davis Vision
Flexible Spending: Flores


Other benefits offered to League City Employees are:
Annual Longevity Payment: $8.00 per month
Retirement Program: Texas Municipal Retirement System
Employee Contributes 7%
City matches funds 2:1
5 & 20 year vesting
10 Holidays
40 hours of Personal Business Time (pro-rated from hire date)
12 days per year Sick Leave
Vacation- Increments based on tenure
Deferred Compensation: ICMA
Employee Assistance Program: UT Employee Assistance Program (UTEAP)
Direct Deposit
Section 125/IRS
Education Incentive
Short and Long Term Disability: Mutual of Omaha