Assistant Director

Position Summary:

Oversees the Public Services Division of the Prescott Public Library which encompasses Adult Services, Youth Services, and Circulation work groups

Essential Duties:

• Trains, supervises, and performs employee evaluations
• Develops and manages collection of adult materials including physical and electronic materials and subscriptions; oversees withdrawal of books, magazines, DVDs, and audio books that are obsolete, in poor condition, or not circulating well
• Oversees all Library marketing, publicity, and signage including website and social media presence
• Works with others to carry out strategic planning, budget development, and public relations
• Works collaboratively to identify and address community needs for Library services
• Delivers presentations about the Library to various community groups
• Works with the public on problematic or complicated issues
• Identifies and seeks grant opportunities for services and programs for the Library
• Responds to patron comments and concerns
• Leads work group managers in the development of procedures and efficient workflow
• Guides and empowers public services staff to achieve strategic objectives
• Regularly reports to supervisor on Public Services Division personnel, projects, and initiatives
• Works with other members of the Yavapai Library Network to maintain and enhance cooperation within the county
• Provides professional front-line readers' advisory work via in person, on the phone, and via email; assists with public computers and other electronic devices
• Serves as a member of the Library Management Team with responsibilities for planning and project management
• Evaluates Library services; oversees development and implementation of patron surveys, collection performance, and staff surveys; assists supervisor in analyzing data and implementing change as warranted
• Oversees Library operations in absence of supervisor
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education and/or Experience:

• Master's degree in Library Science; three (3) years of supervisor experience in public library setting; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

Licensing, Certification, and Other Requirements:

• Possess a valid Arizona driver's license (or obtain one within 30 days of hire)

Employee Core Beliefs

City of Prescott employees should seek to uphold the City's core beliefs throughout their day-to-day business and with every customer they come in contact with, both internal and external. Our core beliefs are: Act with Integrity, Work as a Team, Have Personal Commitment and Loyalty, Solve Problems, Take Pride In Excellent Results, High Level of Productivity and Being Nice

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the City of Prescott's governmental organization, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of public library ethics, operation, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of administrative practices and procedures
• Knowledge of library collections including physical items, periodicals, and electronic resources
• Knowledge of emerging technologies related to libraries
• Knowledge of information retrieval and delivery systems
• Knowledge of publicity and marketing strategies for library services and programs
• Skill in interpreting and applying rules, policies, and procedures
• Skill in effectively supervising, motivating, mentoring, and leading staff
• Skill in evaluating electronic resources to maximize service to Library's customers
• Skill in communicating, both verbally and in writing
• Skill in presenting to a wide variety of audiences
• Skill in responding to customer comments and concerns
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with state/federal/local officials, elected officials, area organizations and agencies, staff, and City residents
• Ability to consistently provide excellent service to a wide range of customers
• Ability to create a collaborative environment with open, effective communication
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines
• Ability to recognize, analyze, and solve a variety of problems
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in making critical decisions

Physical Demands And Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a standard City office environment
• Safely operates a City vehicle and variety of standard office equipment including a computer terminal, telephone, copier, and fax machine requiring continuous and repetitive arm, hand, and eye movement
• Clearly, concisely, and effectively communicates in person, electronically, and over the telephone
• Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs

Successful candidate will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include:

• Drug screening
• Motor vehicle records check
• Criminal background screening