Library Services Director supervises, maintains, and enhances policies and procedures for a library. Oversees professional and support staff involved in cataloging, indexing, issuing books/materials, and keeping records of items on loan. Being a Library Services Director selects books and publications for purchase and subscribes to pertinent periodicals as allowed for by the given budget. Requires master's of library and information science from an ALA-accredited school. Additionally, Library Services Director typically reports to top management. The Library Services Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Library Services Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Coordinating Librarian - Youth and Family Services
Pierce County Library System
Pierce County Library System is excited to welcome a Coordinating Librarian for Youth and Family Services to help us support programs and services specifically for children ages birth to 12 and their families. This position is a member of our Programs and Services team which includes Coordinators, Coordinating Librarians, and Programs and Services Managers that help support the development and implementation of system-wide programs and services at PCLS. This position will work in a collaborative environment with other members of the Youth and Family Services team who collectively serve youth ages birth to 19 and their caregivers.
This position directly supervises staff members who help provide programs for children across the Pierce County. This position also provides support for approximately 25 additional Youth Services staff through training and development and helps staff align their work with our strategic goals. A willingness to learn and apply strategies for equity, inclusion, diversity and accessibility will be expected in the design, implementation, and evaluation of our programs and services. The Coordinating Librarian will work both independently and as a part of teams. Skills in project management, facilitation of work teams, and community engagement will be used on a daily basis.
Experience in a library or informal learning environment applying research and best practices to support not only beginning and independent readers, but also early learners and STEAM learning, will be helpful when providing leadership in these areas for the Library. The Coordinating Librarian assists the Youth and Family Services Manager in identifying and developing training and the development of staff. Community input and data will be used by the Coordinating Librarian to assess and enhance existing programs, as well as developing new programs in collaboration with the Youth and Family Services Manager. This position forms and maintains relationships with community partners, helps keep the Library apprised of county and state changes affecting children, and helps connect county and state service providers to local communities and branch libraries. Some examples of recent work include support for play group partnerships, support for the Library’s annual Summer Reading Program, and guiding staff through Early Learning training.
Hiring Range: $74,424.71 - 86,274.72 annually Pay Grade Range: $74,424.71 - 103,012.07 annually
Compensation
Pierce County Library System offers a compensation program which recognizes qualifications and experience relevant to each position. The starting pay is established typically within the hiring range below based upon the experience of the individual hired into the role. Our compensation package also includes annual increases for each additional year of experience and tenure in the role, up to the maximum (current year maximum outlined in pay grade range above). Eligibility for overtime is exclusive to positions which are FLSA status non-exempt below.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Status: Regular
Location: Administrative Center
Hours Per Week: 40
Schedule:
Monday - Friday: 8:30 - 5:00pm
Schedule is subject to change.
Union Status: Represented
Candidate Submission Timelines:
TRANSFER Candidates: transfer eligible candidates internal to PCLS will be given first consideration for this position through the Transfer Closure date. Please review the StaffWeb Transfer Process Overview.
EXTERNAL OR NON-Transfer INTERNAL Candidates: To be considered for this position please submit your resume and up to 4 additional attachments to display your knowledge, skills and abilities for consideration for this position no later than 5:00 p.m. on closing date below.
Submissions after the Closure Date below will not be considered:
Veteran Status: Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should select the percentage that they qualify for, 5% or 10% during the application. More information about veteran’s preference, such as the difference in percentage can be found here and here. If you need more information please contact us at: HR@pcls.us
Position Summary
Coordinates and participates in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of assigned system-wide library services. Helps develop and deliver public programs, services and staff training that supports the Library’s strategic initiatives and core services. Provides quality customer assistance to all ages, and applies learning and developmental principles when designing service appropriate to any audience. Actively represents the Library in community activities, develops and responds to partnership opportunities, and promotes Library services and collections. May hire, train, supervise, coach, develop, engage, and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel.
Essential Functions
Class specifications are intended to provide a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by the employee in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities
Duties are considered essential and include the following:
Reports to a supervisory position within Customer Experience; will direct volunteer work; may exercise supervisory responsibility; will act as Person in Charge as delegated and scheduled.
Core Skills & Qualities / Leadership Competencies
Employees are expected to demonstrate the following qualities at all times:
Leaders are expected to demonstrate the following competencies at all times:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The employee is expected to perform or possess the following:
Minimum Requirements including Education, License or Certifications:
Master’s of Library Science and two years working with diverse customers.
Technology Requirements:
Desired:
Physical and Environmental Conditions:
Work is conducted in a normal office setting or library environment that provides comfortable lighting, temperature and air conditions and/or regular contact with the public. When delivering service outside of PCLS locations, weather, physical, and environmental conditions will vary and work will adhere to additional PCLS safety protocols. Occasional light lifting, such as three to four reams of paper, four or five books, or other library materials up to 35 pounds may be required. Subject to sitting and standing for extended periods of time, talking, bending, reaching, and lifting objects weighing up to 30-35 pounds. May lift or push up to 50 pounds as needed. Must be able to lift and carry library materials and push/pull loaded carts.
Work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions typical of such places as offices or meeting rooms, e.g. use of safe workplace practices with office equipment, and/or avoidance of trips and falls and observance of fire regulations.
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