Supervising Librarian I

THE AGENCY

The Alameda County Library provides library services from ten branch libraries in the cities of Albany, Dublin, Fremont, Newark and Union City and the unincorporated communities of Castro Valley and San Lorenzo. Outreach services are provided through the Bookmobile, the Literacy Program, the Senior Outreach Program, and the County Jails.  

 

The County Library was established in 1910 and is governed by the Alameda County Board of Supervisors. The Alameda County Library Advisory Commission advises County Librarian Carmen Martinez and the Board of Supervisors on library services.  

 

The County Library is funded primarily by local property taxes, with additional revenue from State grants and contracts with cities for additional open hours and services. The Board of Supervisors allocates a portion of a utility users and business license tax which is collected only in the unincorporated areas of the County to the Library for service to the unincorporated areas. The Alameda County Library Foundation and active Friends or Library League groups in each community support library programs and services.  

 

For more information on the Alameda County Library, please visit: http://www.aclibrary.org/

 

VACANCIES

The Library is currently recruiting to fill two Branch Manager positions in Fremont and Newark, however, the eligible list resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies at other Library locations.

 

Branch Manager for Fremont neighborhood branches – Centerville, Irvington, and Niles
The Branch Manager for Centerville, Irvington, and Niles oversees operations at the three neighborhood branches within the City of Fremont.  The incumbent will report to the Principal Librarian for Fremont Libraries and will supervise a staff that primarily provides service in all three locations.  These branches are currently open on the following days:

 

Centerville

Tuesday 1pm - 8pm, Thursday 11am - 6pm, and Saturday (currently closed but 10am - 5pm are the proposed future hours)

 

Irvington

Wednesday 10am - 5pm

 

Niles

Tuesday 10am - 5pm

 

 

Branch Manager for Newark
The Branch manager for Newark oversees operations at the Newark Library.  The incumbent will report to the Principal Librarian for Branches and will supervise a staff that primarily provides services to the Newark location.  This branch is currently open on the following days:
 

Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Monday and Tuesday 12pm - 8pm

Wednesday and Thursday 10am - 6pm

Saturday 10am - 5pm

 

 

IDEAL CANDIDATE

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will have demonstrated a successful track record in the following:

·         Implementing change management and building key relationships.

·         Outstanding background coordinating library programming and events.

·         A keen understanding of social media and new technology that may affect the library system.

·         Superior command of oral and written communication.

·         Being action-oriented and making good, data-driven decisions.

·         Successfully motivating and interacting with direct reports.

Either I

The equivalent of two years full-time experience as a Librarian II or an equivalent or higher-level librarian classification in the Alameda County classified service. (Non-classified includes District Attorney’s Office, Hospital Authority, and the Consolidated Courts.)

Or II

The equivalent of three years full-time, responsible professional level library experience.

Possession of a master's degree in Library Science awarded by an American Library Association accredited college or university is highly desirable and may be substituted for one year of recent, full-time, responsible professional library experience for either qualifying path.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of delivering library services via emerging technologies Public library programs and their relationship to community needs
• Principles and practices of supervision and management
• Library materials and formats in general use
• Library Automation applications and practices
• Printed and digital information resources
• Library business methods, procedures, and practices
• Current technical services trends and practices
• Budgeting principles and practices
• Practical applications of library automation and circulation functions
• Tools and trends of collection and cataloging
• Popular materials, books and authors in several fields
• Community awareness
• Resource management

Ability to:

• Implement system-wide policies, procedures and services
• Establish courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently
• Problem solve and analyze
• Demonstrate a willingness to commit to one’s work and to invest one’s time, talent, and best efforts in accomplishing organizational goals
• Make decisions, exercise judgment, and set priorities
• Generate innovative solutions in work situations; trying different and novel ways to find opportunities
• Keep the organization’s vision and values at the forefront of associate decision making and action
• Exercise interpersonal sensitivity while working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Use personal computer hardware and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Windows, and Publisher
• Make presentations to the public on library services and materials
• Identify opportunities and take action to build strategic relationships with community groups and members
• Classify and catalog library materials in various formats
• Demonstrate effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work responsibilities or environment

Alameda County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many different employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall well being.  These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Welfare Benefits

• Medical – HMO & PPO Insurance
• Dental – PPO & DHMO Insurance  
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage) 
• County Allowance (Employer Credit)
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Plan – (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan

For your Work/Life Balance

• 11 paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave**
• Group Auto/Home Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Group Legal
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1^st United Services Credit Union 

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement.  This provides a brief summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to seven days of management paid leave.