Library Manager

Library Manager

Join the City of Redondo Beach as our new Library Manager! Under the direction of the Library Director, plans, organizes and directs the operations and staff of the Library; prioritizes and schedules major projects; develops and manages the operating budgets; trains, supervises, and evaluates staff assigned to work within the Library or Library service; assists in the development and implementation of Library policies, procedures, and service delivery programs; and performs related duties as required. If you are looking for a great opportunity to serve a diverse, exciting community, we invite you to apply now!

The list that follows is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities.

• Develops and implements short and long-term goals, objectives and policies for the Library; allocates resources to achieve these goals; schedules activities based on established priorities and community needs; ensures operations are in compliance with City policies and objectives.
• Manages Library operations; provides leadership, direction and coaching to employees; evaluates Library issues; determines and implements solutions; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations
• Responsible for volunteer management operations such as recruiting, training and overseeing volunteers.
• In coordination with other City departments, oversees the operation, maintenance, repair, and cleaning of all Library buildings.
• Develops, administers, assists, and monitors budgets; develops justifications for budgetary recommendations and/or adjustments; participates in forecasting additional funds for staffing and resources; identifies, obtains, and manages funding from grants and community partners; coordinates the finalization of budgets to ensure timely submission of the department budget.
• Prepares quarterly and annual reports for the City and the State; maintains and analyzes operating statistics; updates programs to continually improve services to the patrons and the community.
• Manages and directs Library activities, including reference, circulation, collection development, cataloging and community programs; oversees and approves special events, adult programs and children's activities.
• Research funding opportunities for programs and facilities development; prepares and reviews grant requests and approves submittals as appropriate; oversees and performs grant reporting.
• Directs and provides reference services; responds to requests for information, research questions, and provides general and complex information to the general public and Library patrons.
• Selects and acquires materials to satisfy the informational and recreational needs of the patrons; manages and oversees collection development; responds to requests from the public for purchases; reviews materials for purchase and approves additions and deletions to the collection.
• Serves as liaison to the Friends of the Library and Commission as needed; provides and ensures a high level of customer service to patrons and to the community in general.
• Conducts analysis and determines programming changes as needed.
• Provides effective leadership to accomplish the administrative objectives of the City Manager and the policy goals of the City Council.
• Conducts regular performance evaluations of personnel, giving frequent and specific feedback about personnel performance; holds employees accountable for doing their jobs and celebrates accomplishments and successes.
• Delivers responsive and effective internal and external customer service while solving problems and proactively creating sustainable solutions to issues.
• Conducts duties, responsibilities, tasks and assignments with a constructive, cooperative, positive, professional attitude and demeanor.
• Supports the City's mission, goals, policies and objectives.
• Supports the City's core values of: Openness and honesty; integrity and ethics, accountability; responsive and effective customer service, teamwork, excellence, and fiscal and environmental responsibility.
• Performs other related duties as required.

This position is designated as Classified and is exempt from coverage under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime regulations.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• In depth knowledge of professional Library principles, practices and administration.
• In depth knowledge of Library programs and services.
• In depth knowledge of personal computers, standard business software and specialized software for Library applications.
• High level of skill to quickly learn and implement City policies and procedures.
• In depth knowledge of management and supervisory principles, practices and methods.
• In depth knowledge of budget administration methods and techniques.
• High level of skill in effective oral and written communications.
• High level of skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City staff and the community.
• High level of skill in Library collection development.
• High level of skill in planning, developing and implementing Library policies, procedures and objectives.
• High level of skill in effectively supervising and delegating duties to assigned staff.
• High level of skill in resolving customer issues and concerns.

Education and Experience:

• Master's degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university or equivalent field and a minimum of three (3) years Library work experience, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity.

Other Requirements:

• Must possess a valid California Driver License at all times.

In addition, this position requires computer literacy with knowledge in the use of Microsoft Office; the ability to communicate using email programs; and an understanding of and adherence to City policies for information technology. The position's expected competencies are sound decision-making skills; critical thinking ability; problem solving and innovation skills; drive for results; analytic skills; interpersonal, customer service and diplomatic skills; ethical conduct; and proven top performances. The position requires meeting the physical employment standards for the job classification.

Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment including keyboards, telephones.

Position requires manual dexterity, clear speech, and visual hearing acuity.

Position requires extensive movement throughout the building and travel to outlying facilities.

Position requires the ability to lift and handle Library materials and supplies weighing up to 25 lbs.

Position requires the ability to bend, squat, twist, kneel, and reach from floor level to six feet.

Position requires the ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Position requires the ability to perform work at a computer terminal and/or on a telephone for extended periods of time.