Library
Manager 2-Teen Services #16191E
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Must apply
on line at: www.nashville.gov
Open Competitive Job Announcement
SALARY: $54,548.70/Year
ISSUE DATE:
04/01/2016
FINAL FILING DATE: 04/15/2016
THE POSITION:
This is a Nashville Public
Library Civil Service position located at the Main Library. We are seeking a dynamic, energetic and
uniquely talented individual to provide system-wide leadership for Teen Services. The successful candidate will demonstrate a
passion for engaging teens in library services through inventive and effective
strategies. This position also oversees
and supervises daily operations of the Main Library Teen Services area. Performs related duties as required.
TYPICAL DUTIES:
- Supervises employees working in his/her assigned area.
- Schedules work hours to ensure that all public areas are covered.
- Creates an inviting and welcoming space for a diverse teen
population.
- Performs outreach to develop partnerships and collaborations with
community organizations.
- Assists the public with the use of library materials and
equipment.
- Receives and attempts to resolve complaints from the public.
- Plans, organizes and directs programming and activities for teens
to include Teen Summer Learning Program, Teen Read Week and other
system-wide programs.
- Evaluates employees and approves leave requests.
- Conducts group in-service and individual training as needed.
- Develops and maintains library materials collections.
- Provides Reference and Reader's Advisory service to the public.
- Works with administrative staff to prepare the budget.
- Works with administrative staff on formulation of library
policies.
- May write or assist in writing grant proposals.
- May oversee or coordinate implementation of grant funded programs.
- Adheres to library Customer Service Guidelines.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's Degree
in Library Science from an accredited college or university and four (4) years
of professional library experience with emphasis in teen services and including
two (2) years acting in a lead or supervisory capacity. The Library Science
program must be accredited by the American Library Association or the National
Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education.
Valid "Class D"
Driver's License.
Candidates with
accreditations earned in a foreign institute are encouraged to apply.
Note: Per Metro
Ordinance No. SO94-1078. All employees of the Metropolitan Government shall be
residents of the State of Tennessee or become residents of the state within six
(6) months of employment as a prerequisite to employment with the Metropolitan
Government.
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE,
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Knowledge of the theories and practices of
supervision.
- Minimum five (5) years of professional teen
services experience and demonstrated ability to plan, implement and direct
innovative teen programs.
- Fluent bilingual language skills.
- Knowledge of Civil Service and departmental
rules, polices and procedures.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of
library service.
- Ability to determine the needs of the public
being served.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally
and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective
working relationships.
**An Incomplete application or missing documents may result in
disqualification.**
Fill in complete work history, do not attach resume in lieu of requested
information.