Librarian II

The Librarian II oversees, manages, and plans the day-to-day operations of a Tier 1 or 2 Branch, or serves as second in command of a Tier 4 Library. This position may also supervise a unit of technical services or evaluate and select library materials. The Librarian II manages branch personnel and oversees branch budget, collection development, program planning, community needs assessment/awareness, and public relations. In addition, they contribute to the goals of system-wide planning and program committees.

OC Public Libraries may require employees to work weekends, evenings, and to rotate to various locations. Schedules will be changed on a case-by-case basis.

Areas of assignment for these positions include:

• Branch Services
• Bibliographic Services (Collection Development, Acquisition, and Cataloging)

Additional duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Managing and directing a branch library, ensuring effective and efficient overall operations, and responsive library services to the general public.
• Supervising, training, mentoring, and reviewing, either directly or through subordinate supervisors, professional, paraprofessional, clerical, extra help, and volunteer staff.
• Schedules staff and programs to best serve the local community.
• Works with Library Administration to establish short- and long-term goals, objectives, and strategic priorities.
• Overseeing facility maintenance and efficient use of the branch public space, shelving, and service desk.
• Managing branch or system-wide materials acquisition and collection development, which may include participating in system-wide collection development in order to meet the needs of the communities that OCPL serves.
• Manages branch budget and authorizes and monitors expenditures.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of library services and uses data to make informed decisions and recommendations.
• Planning, preparing, and organizing effective publicity materials to promote library programs and services.
• Engaging with branch Friends of the Library support groups and acting as Ex-Officio Board Member; participating in budget planning and expenditure of Friends' revenues.
• Working in concert with community groups and city officials to facilitate local projects, promote library services, and develop networks with local stakeholders.
• Participates in a variety of internal OCPL committees to develop systemwide plans, policies and procedures.
• Patron de-escalation and enforces library policies.
• Adheres to the County's safety rules and regulations.
• Actively seeks out and purses a variety of professional development opportunities.
• Analyzes problems, identify alternative solutions, projects consequences of proposed actions, implement recommendations in support of goals, and monitor the results.
• Planning and developing programs to acquire, distribute and enhance specialized collections to serve the needs of the local community.

In addition to the minimum qualifications, the ideal candidate will possess at least one (1) year of experience as a professional librarian, supervising/leading a group of library employees who provide public services.

The ideal candidate will also have extensive experience in the following core competencies:

Technical Knowledge

• Applying principles and modern methods of library science and public business administration include organization, budgetary preparation, and control of branch collections.
• Utilizing computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, library databases, and the integrated library system (ILS).
• Conducting research, maintaining statistical records, completing reports, and effectively using email for business purposes.
• Developing and implementing innovative library programs and services such as Story Times, Book Clubs, Craft Clubs, Film Discussions, Career Workshops, Summer Reading programs, Teen programs, guest speakers, author events, etc.

Leadership & Management Skills

• Leading and empowering library staff to deliver effective, high-quality library service.
• Providing library staff and volunteers with training and guidance in the procedures and practices of a public library.
• Evaluating and supervising staff and volunteers; assigning duties, establishing work procedures and schedules, and reviewing the work of subordinate library staff.

Customer Service & Interpersonal Skills

• Analyzing patron requests to determine needed information and assist in furnishing or locating that information.
• Maintaining positive public relations through communication and promotion of the library's values, services, accomplishments, and needs to all stakeholders.
• Demonstrating the impact and value of the library to the community through ongoing evaluation and assessment of library services.