Principal Librarian
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Description
- 2%Salary Increase in July 2025Under general direction performs a variety of complex library functions; maintains selects and organizes library materialsand provides professional level reference assistance; assists with special projects as needed. Exercises direct supervision over professional and technical library staff serving as a coach mentor and mediator.
Examples of Duties
- Examples of duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Plans coordinates and supervises library activities within assigned area;
- Meets regularly with direct reports to identify and resolve problems; assigns work activities and projects; monitors workflow; reviews and controls quality of work; evaluates work products methods an procedures; mentors counsels and recommends progressive discipline of direct reports under the guidance and direction of the Library Director and Human Resources;
- Participates in the selection of full and part-time staff; schedules and provides direct supervision to Literacy Coordinator Library Specialists Library Clerks Library Pages and library volunteers;
- Develops and delivers a variety of programs that promote the use of the Library through library sponsored community events creates new services and programs to meet the needs of a changing community and promotes community outreach such as attending a community management team meeting or other event created by or for the community;
- Develops recommends and implements library goals objectives policies procedures in areas of assignment;
- Advises and assists patrons in making effective use of information and sources; researches and responds to reference questions;
- Builds a wide ranging collection that serves the needs and requests of a diverse community by reviewing examining selecting developing maintaining promoting recommending for acquisition and withdrawing books and collection materials in a variety of media formats;
- Ensures adherence to Library patron guidelines to maintain a safe and productive environment for library patrons and staff;
- Analyzes complex issues and problems related to areas of responsibility evaluates alternatives and develops and recommends effective course of action;
- Assist in the preparation and monitoring of budget and other tasks related to financial administration of programs;
- Participates in library promotional activities creates promotional materials and makes use of the librarys website and social media to inform the community of library services and activities;
- Responds to inquiries and complaints regarding library services;
- Attends and participates in professional meetings; serves on committees as assigned to represent the Library;
- Researches analyzes data updates manuals and documents and prepares comparative and statistical reports;
- Reports to work as scheduled and works a variety of schedules including evenings weekends and holidays as
required; and - Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesKnowledge of:- Principles laws policies and practices of public library administration;
- Professional practices and methods including selection of materials cataloging classifying processing and distributing materials;
- Library Boardpolicies and procedures;
- Reference methods techniques and sources used in library work;
- Materials and services available in public libraries;
- Principles of supervision through strong leadership and management skills including employee training and performance evaluation;
- Library programs and their relationship to community needs;
- Principles and practices of budget preparation and administration; and
- Telephone office and online etiquette; and
- Automated library information and retrieval systems software and equipment usage.
Skill to:- Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
Ability to:- Supervise the activities and operations of a specialized library program section;
- Plan develop and implement library programs and activities to stimulate reader interest;
- Select supervise train and review the work of assigned staff and conduct performance evaluations;
- Plan schedule and assign work to achieve the most effective utilization of staff;
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public;
- Interact effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds;
- Function calmly in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity tact and diplomacy;
- Prepare and administer budgets;
- Prepare clear and concise reports;
- Exercise good judgment flexibility creativity and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs;
- Perform technical library tasks;
- Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; and
- Establish maintain and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Qualifications
- Experience:
- Five years of increasingly responsible professional public library experience including three years of supervisory experience.
Education:- A Masters degree in Library Science or related field from an accredited college or university. For degrees obtained outside of the U.S. an official equivalency evaluation is required.
- Possession of a valid appropriate drivers license. Possession of a California license is required at time of appointment
Special Requirements:Essential functions and duties require the following physical abilities and work environment:- Ability to work in a standard office or library environment; and
- Ability to sit stand walk kneel crouch stoop squat twist carry items up and down staircases and lift up to 10 lbs.
Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written performance and oral exams to evaluate the applicants skills training and experience for the position.
The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate See Resume.
Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees must be submittedonlinewith your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education certification and/or license to each position for which they apply.
The following documents are required for this position:
1.Unofficialtranscriptsofa Masters degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science or related field.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process.
Please note the City of Redlands preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently including your spam and junk folders.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Sophia Diaz at or Julie Maher at
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
