LIBRARIAN
IV 0822
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
OF THE CLASS
Under general
supervision, an employee in this class performs administrative duties as head
of a branch of a large public library.
The incumbent is responsible for the operation of the branch, and for
the training and direction of professional and nonprofessional staff through
intermediate supervisors. The work is
reviewed by the Director or Assistant Director of the library through
conferences and the attainment of desired objectives. Does related work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Heads a branch of a large public library: plans, directs
and evaluates the operation of the branch and the performance of branch staff;
Plans, recommends and implements new types of library
services;
Recommends policy for the branch;
Participates in staff selection and the formulation of
personnel policies;
Prepares and submits branch budget for approval;
May act as consultant or advisor to patrons;
Oversees the development of collections of books and
other library materials;
Represents the library at community and professional
meetings;
Conducts staff meetings and participates in in-service
training programs;
Attends conferences and workshops to keep informed of
professional developments.
FULL PERFORMANCE
KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Comprehensive knowledge
of the employing library's policies and procedures; thorough knowledge of
modern public library organization, materials, methods and services; thorough
knowledge of bibliographical tools and sources; thorough knowledge of the needs
and makeup of the library district's population; ability to suggest and
implement improvements in services and collections; ability to plan, supervise and
evaluate the work of supervisory library personnel in a manner conducive to
full performance and high morale; ability to plan and estimate budget needs for
a branch; ability to conduct training sessions and address community groups
effectively; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships
with library patrons, members of professional library organizations and the
community; ability to express oneself clearly, both orally and in writing;
courtesy; good judgment; physical condition commensurate with the demands of
the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN
COMPETITIVE;
Possession
of a valid New York State Public Librarian's Professional Certificate and six
(6) years of experience as a professional librarian (professional experience is
defined as experience gained after being awarded a Master's Degree in Library Science (MLS), or a Master of
Science in Information Science (MSIS) or a valid New York
State Public Librarian's Professional Certificate).
PROMOTIONAL:
One
(1) year of permanent competitive status as a Librarian III; or,
Two (2) years of permanent
competitive status as a Librarian II.
NECESSARY SPECIAL
REQUIREMENT
Appointees must maintain a valid New
York State Public Librarian’s Professional Certificate throughout employment in
this title.
R10/18/19
SUFFOLK COUNTY
Competitive