City Librarian - Roseville

Job Category: See Job Description
Type of Library: Public
Education Required: Masters of Library Science (MLS) from ALA school
Salary: $100,000 and over
Location: Placer County
Job Description:
The Organization - City of Roseville operates under the Council/Manager form of government with approximately 1100 regular employees and a 2009/2010 operating budget of $324 million. Roseville is a full service Charter City providing police, fire, library, parks and recreation, electric, solid waste, and water/wastewater services. The City of Roseville provides a stable environment for both city staff and the community. The City’s vision embraces fiscal health, the highest quality community services and organizations; a well-planned community; a strong community identity and sense of place; outstanding recreational opportunities; a healthy, safe and secure community; an information rich environment; an active educated and involved citizenry; a learning organization, a learning community; and a high quality of life.

The Department - The Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department operates a variety of programs, services and facilities for the community. The Department currently maintains and operates three libraries, 61 developed parks, 175 acres of landscape area adjacent to roadways and neighborhoods, 4,100 acres of open space, two championship golf courses, two community centers, three swimming pool facilities, the Maidu Museum and 17 Adventure Club Child Care facilities.

The Library Division budget is approximately $3 million. The library continues to experience large growth in attendance and circulation and will manage library staffing patterns to enable all three libraries to operate efficiently and effectively. Library core services include adequately staffing to serve customers with check in/out, processing materials, answering questions and supporting computer technology. The library strives to grow the volunteer program to help with library daily tasks, programming and fundraising. Partnerships with the Library Board, Friends of the Roseville Library and Library Foundation will continue to play a key role in our success.

The Human Resources Department is accepting aplications for the position of City Librarian. The work schedule will vary Monday through Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A flex schedule may be available. We are seeking a proven leader who will help create a new vision for the library and enhance community partnerships. The successful City Librarian has proven skills in managing people, programs and budgets. The ideal candidate wants to be part of a dynamic leadership team, is willing to take risks and is energized by change. The organization values trust, integrity, respect and excellence.

Education and Experience
The City Librarian will possess a Master of Library Science degree from an American Library Association accredited college or university and have five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional public library management experience, including the supervision and development of professional employees. Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver’s license.

About the Position - The City Librarian will plan, organize, direct and coordinate the activities of the Library Division within the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department. The duties of the City Librarian include, but are not limited to: develop and implement divisional goals, policies and procedures and the library strategic and technology plans; assess current and future trends for planning purposes; plan, organize and direct library activities including administrative, public, and technical services.

The successful candidate will also direct, oversee and participate in the development of the Library Division work plan, assign work activities, monitor work flow, review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures. The City Librarian will develop and implement service levels, standards of service, staffing levels, and staff organization within the division; oversee the general development of the library’s collections and consistency of library operations. This position is also responsible to prepare the Library Division budget; assist in budget implementation; participate in the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies and administer the approved budget. The City Librarian also recommends the appointment of personnel, will provide or coordinate staff training; conduct performance evaluations; implement disciplinary procedures as required; maintain discipline and high standards necessary for the efficient and professional operation of the division.

The City Librarian will also prepare and make presentations and recommendations to the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Director, City Manager, City Council, and the Library Board and represent the library to the Roseville Public Library Foundation, The Friends of the Roseville Library, various other community organizations and public agencies regarding library services and activities.

The City Librarian will also assist with projects related to constructing or renovating library facilities; oversee general maintenance of existing facilities and participate in identifying the need for new or expanded facilities to meet current and anticipated community use. This position will also assist staff in understanding the information needs of the community including information technology access methods and developing library programs that provide a broad range of library services for a diverse customer base. This also includes the marketing of library services (including website information and services available through the internet), and monitor various library publicity. Additionally, the candidate will identify funding sources for library services, including local, State, and Federal programs and grants and participate in a variety of fund-raising activities with community groups and/or business supporters. The City Librarian will oversee administration of such programs and use of funds received.

The City Librarian is also a visionary, responsible for monitoring emerging trends and issues as they relate to the division and implementation of division appropriate action plans.

For a complete job specification, please visit the City of Roseville’s website at: www.roseville.ca.us/hr

Final Filing Date: October 1, 2010
How to Apply:
To Be Considered
If you are interested in this outstanding opportunity, please submit a City application and supplemental questionnaire to: www.roseville.ca.us/jobs. It is mandatory that you complete the supplemental questionnaire. All notification for this position will be done through email. Tentative test date: Oral Interview - October 12, 2010.

Human Resources Department
City of Roseville
311 Vernon Street
Roseville, California 95678
Phone (916) 774-5475
FAX (916) 774-5350
humanresources@roseville.ca.us