TUSCALOOSA PUBLIC LIBRARY JOB POSTING

Title of the position:

Assistant Director of Public Services

Department:

Public Services

Status:

Full-Time Exempt - 40 hours per week including working nights and/or weekend shift.

Benefits:

Eligible for full benefits - Health and Dental Insurance, Life and Supplemental Insurance, Alabama State Employees’ Retirement System, RSA 1 ( Deferred compensation plan), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation days after the first year (increases with years of service), and 12 sick days per year.

Salary Range:

$19.75 - $22.00 per hour

Reports to:

Director of Public Services

Supervisory Responsibility:

Working with the Director of Public Services, supervises employees, volunteers, and community service workers, as assigned.

Position Summary:

   Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the department, including supervising staff, programming,

and collection development.

   Participates on the Management Team and works closely with the Director of Public Services to provide input on

operations including policies and procedures, budget, staff, facility, and programming needs.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements are typical of an office environment and include sitting, standing, bending, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling carts weighing over 100 lbs., lifting items weighing up to 25 lbs. and looking at a computer screen for long periods.

Minimum Qualifications:

1.  ALA accredited MLS degree, with at least two (2) years’ library experience; or Bachelor’s degree with at least six (6)

years’ progressively responsible library service.

2.  Successful management and supervisory experience in a library required.

3.  A valid driver’s license.

Submit cover letter, resume, and completed Tuscaloosa Public Library application to S. Sharma, Director of Finance and

Personnel, 1801 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa AL 35401.

Applications will be reviewed as received. Position open until filled.

All offers of employment are contingent upon reference and background clearances to include: Criminal, Driving and

Central Registry Check for Child Abuse and Neglect.

The Tuscaloosa Public Library (TPL) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based upon race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, genetics or disability.

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TUSCALOOSA PUBLIC LIBRARY JOB POSTING

Title of the position:

Branch Manager

Department:

Weaver Bolden Branch

Status:

Full-Time Exempt - 40 hours per week including working nights and/or weekend shift.

Benefits:

Eligible for full benefits - Health and Dental Insurance, Life and Supplemental Insurance, Alabama State Employees’ Retirement System, RSA 1 ( Deferred compensation plan), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 11 paid holidays, 10 vacation days (increases with years of service), and 12 sick days per year.

Salary Range:

$19.75 - $22.00 per hour

Reports to:

Director of Public Services

Supervisory Responsibility:

Directly supervises the Weaver Bolden Branch employees (currently two full-time and three part-time employees), volunteers, and community service workers, as applicable.

Position Summary:

   Responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Weaver Bolden Branch including supervising all branch staff,

circulation procedures, programming, building maintenance, community outreach, and collection development.

   Participates on the Management Team and provides input into branch policies and procedures. W orks closely with the

Director of Public Services to provide input on operations including policies and procedures, budget, staff, facility, and

programming needs of the branch.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements are typical of an office environment and include sitting, standing, bending, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling carts weighing over 100 lbs., lifting items weighing up to 25 lbs. and looking at a computer screen for long periods.

Minimum Qualifications:

1.   ALA accredited MLS degree, with at least two (2) years’ experience; or Bachelor’s degree with at least six (6) years

progressively responsible service, including management and supervisory experience in a public library setting.

2.   Previous experience in management and supervision within a public library setting preferred.

3.   A valid driver’s license.

Submit cover letter, resume, and completed Tuscaloosa Public Library application to S. Sharma, Director of Finance and Personnel,

1801 Jack Warner Pkwy, Tuscaloosa AL 35401.

Applications will be reviewed as received. Position open until filled.

All offers of employment are contingent upon reference and background clearances to include: Criminal, Driving and Central

Registry Check for Child Abuse and Neglect.

The Tuscaloosa Public Library (TPL) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based upon race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, citizenship, military/veteran status, marital status, political preference, sexual orientation, genetics or disability.

Updated January 2013                                                                                                                                                                                                     Page 1 of 1

Ken McClain

Administrative Support Assistant II

School of Information Sciences

College of Communication and Information

University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Tel: 865-974-2148

Fax: 865-974-4967

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