1. Assists in developing and implementing goals, objectives policies, procedures and work standards for the Library Services division; assists in the recruitment, selection, development and evaluation of staff.
2. Assists in formulating and implementing library policy, programs and procedures, including work load planning and assignments, computerization and software applications services, physical space allocation and equipment needs; establishes specific procedures for delivery of services.
3. Provides assistance to supervisory and professional staff in resolving daily problems and meeting goals and objectives; manages day-to-day library activities.
4. Prepares the departmental budget based on needs and goals of the library; monitors internal expenditures to ensure service goals are met.
5. Studies and analyzes library systems and recommends improvements; establishes collection development and materials selection policies.
6. Prepares or directs the preparation of reports, studies, public relations material and correspondence.
7. Confers with representatives of other City departments, the County and other cities and private contractors in arranging for goods and services.
8. Represents the Director and the Library at meetings, conferences and similar functions.
9. Assists in interpreting policies and procedures to staff; assists in setting work priorities and coordinating and scheduling assignments.
10. Monitors professional and technical developments related to library operations, evaluates their impact and recommends improvements.
11. Participates in professional association activities; may serve on boards and committees with national or state-wide impact.
12. Acts in the absence of Director of Community Services.

• Must possess a valid California driver’s license.

• Principles and practices of professional library goals and objectives, organization, program planning and evaluation, collection development, technical services, and community outreach;
• Theory and philosophy of library services;
• Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development, work planning and organization, and personnel management;
• Applicable laws and regulations;
• Information Technology (IT) systems and automation as applied to library activities;
• Basic budgetary principles and practices.  

• Planning, organizing, administering, reviewing and evaluating the work of professional and paraprofessional library staff;
• Coordinating assigned programs and services with other City departments and outside organizations;
• Assisting in developing, implementing, and interpreting goals, objectives, policies, procedures, work standards and internal controls;
• Analyzing complex administrative problems, evaluating alternatives, recommending and implementing effective courses of action;
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with individual citizens, community groups and other public agency representatives;
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials;
• Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines;
• Working closely with other Library Management team members and Community Services Administrative team members to provide comprehensive services for patrons and address a broad range of service delivery, programmatic and administrative challenges.

ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. (DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME" ON YOUR APPLICATION OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.) INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTALS WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY.

The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.

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