County of Alameda

Library Services Coordinator (#4177)

Bargaining Unit: ACMEA - General Mgmt (R15)
$58.46-$71.10 Hourly / $4,676.80-$5,688.00 BiWeekly /
$10,133.07-$12,324.00 Monthly / $121,596.80-$147,888.00 Yearly

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DESCRIPTION

Under the general direction, assumes staff advisory responsibility for the development and coordination of library service programs. Also performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The Library Services Coordinator classification is located in the Alameda County Library and reports to a Library Division Director. Employees in this classification are responsible for system-wide services in a specialized area, including providing direction, guidance, and training to staff. This classification is distinguished from the Librarian III in that the Librarian III does not coordinate a staff team or contribute to hiring and evaluation of staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

NOTE: The following are typical duties performed by the employees in this classification. Employees may not necessarily perform all duties listed, however, they may perform other related duties at an equivalent level.

Creates and recommends plans and programs for the improvement of services in the assigned area.
Advises library personnel on services in an assigned area. This includes, but is not limited to, reference, circulation, collections, scheduling, training, programming, marketing, online tools, and other system-wide public services.
Participates in the hiring process for personnel assigned to work in the assigned area. Consults with and advises supervisors on performance evaluations of such staff.
Plans and coordinates system-wide events.
Coordinates with Library Managers on the development and maintenance of relationships with external groups providing services in the assigned area.
Manages projects and software used in the assigned area.
Coordinates with library management to identify, schedule, and assign training to staff.
Reviews and prepares evaluative reports on library services and programs and provides recommendations for library management.
Works with the Technical Services staff to ensure that collections of library materials support the assigned service area.
Chairs a system-wide committee of staff whose work focuses on the assigned service area. Coordinates annual meeting schedules, agendas, and posting of minutes. Communicates recommendations from the committee.
Submits budget requests to meet public and/or support services objectives and manages budgeted expenditures, exercising fiscal responsibility and responding to community needs. Identifies opportunities for grant funding and prepares grant applications as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Possession of a master's degree in library science or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.

AND

EITHER I

Experience:

The equivalent of one (1) year full-time experience as a Library Assistant Manager in the County of Alameda classified service.

OR II

Experience:

The equivalent of one (1) year full-time experience as a Librarian III in the County of Alameda classified service.

OR III

Experience:

The equivalent of eighteen (18) months’ full-time experience as a Librarian II in the County of Alameda classified service.

OR IV

Experience:

The equivalent of three (3) years’ full-time professional level library experience.

Substitution:

The possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time professional level experience managing projects may be substituted for the master’s degree.

Special Requirements:

Employees in this classification may be assigned to work schedules including weekend and/or evening shifts.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

NOTE: The level and scope of the following knowledge and abilities are related to duties listed under the "Examples of Duties" section of this specification.

Knowledge of:

Library outreach methods.
Public library programs and their relationship to community needs.
Current standards of public library operations in the areas of reference, access, circulation, technology and automation.
Principles of supervision and training.

Ability to:

Exercise interpersonal sensitivity while working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, and backgrounds.
Work collaboratively to build and deepen relationships within communities.
Communicate effectively with the public and colleagues in person, online, in writing, and on the phone.
Support, develop, and implement local and system-wide policies, procedures, and services.
Manage projects.
Evaluate, analyze, and problem solve.
Direct, manage, and centralize coordinated tasks and duties.
Demonstrate leadership and direct change.
Conduct training.
Maintain and improve services in an assigned area.

CLASS SPEC HISTORY

HC:sle

10/79

JGS:mad

Updated: 11/87

Old document: 0386h

New document: Jobspecs/4177

ys/5/01

CSC Date: 11/5/79

MMH:cs Revised 4/3/13

CSC Date: 5/1/13

NLB:cs Revised 11/18/15

CSC Date: 2/17/16

SK:saa Revised and Retitled 9/24/25

Old Title: Librarian IV

CSC Date:3/4/26

BENEFITS

The County offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package that affords wide-ranging health care options to meet the different needs of a diverse workforce and their families. We also sponsor many employee discount, fitness and health screening programs focused on overall wellbeing. These benefits include but are not limited to*:

For your Health & Well-Being

Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
Vision or Vision Reimbursement
Share the Savings
Basic Life Insurance
Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
County Allowance Credit
Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
Short-Term Disability Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
Employee Assistance Program

For your Financial Future

Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)

For your Work/Life Balance

12 paid holidays
Floating Holidays
Vacation and sick leave accrual
Vacation purchase program
Management Paid Leave**
Catastrophic Sick Leave
Pet Insurance
Commuter Benefits Program
Guaranteed Ride Home
Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
Child Care Resources
1st United Services Credit Union

*Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and offerings may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This provides a summary of the benefits offered and can be subject to change.

** Non-exempt management employees are entitled to up to three (3) days of management paid leave. Exempt management employees are entitled to up to eight (8) days of management paid leave.