County of Alameda

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

The Library Division Director classification is located in the Alameda County Library and reports to the Deputy County Librarian. Library Division Directors are responsible for directing the implementation of Library administrative and programmatic initiatives as determined by the Deputy County Librarian. The Library Division Director classification is distinguished from the lower-level classification of Library Manager III in that the Library Division Director has broad administrative responsibilities for public service and support functions that include supervisory responsibility for a division consisting of a group of library operations requiring at least five subordinate supervisors or managers.

1. Trains, supervises, evaluates, and advises mangers on Library operations.  
2. Provides direction in establishing and maintaining community contacts; assumes responsibility for key stakeholders. 
3. Reviews requests from managers for staff, equipment, materials, resources, technology, and program needs and makes recommendations to executive leadership. 
4. Participates as a member of the executive leadership team of the County Library. 
5. Participates in the personnel selection process; consults and advises on matters of personnel, operations, services, and staff development within the division. 
6. Analyzes and evaluates division activities and needs; reports, advocates, and articulates strategic priorities of the division, and makes recommendations to executive leadership. 
7. As delegated by the County Librarian, works with City and County of Alameda elected officials, local government agencies, and community organizations. Enlists the support of strategic partners to complement strengths and weaknesses of the organization and to obtain key resources and assistance to support the achievement of mutual goals.  
8. As directed by the Deputy County Librarian, assumes responsibility for implementation of strategic initiatives and major projects. 
9. Submits budget requests to meet public and 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.

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

AND

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

The equivalent of two (2) years’ full-time experience as a Library Manager II, in the County of Alameda classified service.  

The equivalent of three (3) years’ full-time experience as a Library Manager I or Library Services Coordinator, in the County of Alameda classified service.  

The equivalent of five (5) years’ full-time professional level library experience, as well as the equivalent of two (2) years’ full-time supervisory and management responsibilities.

Special Requirement:

Employees in this classification may be required to work evenings and weekends. 

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

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of librarianship, marketing to diverse populations, cataloging, library automation and current technology.
• Public library programs and their relationship to community needs.
• Principles and practices of supervision, management, and training.
• Books, periodicals, and audiovisual formats in general use.
• Printed and automated reference resources.
• Library business methods, procedures, and practices.
• Budgeting and resource management principles and practices.
• Current library trends and practices.

• Implement policies, procedures and services.
• Plan and organize operations of a large, complex organization.
• Problem solve and analyze.
• Make decisions, exercise judgment.
• Provide management control.
• Demonstrate leadership.
• Exercise interpersonal sensitivity.
• Communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Use personal computer hardware and software.
• Make presentations on marketing of library services and resources to the public.
• Prepare written reports.
• Give general direction to managers, coaching and mentoring all staff to develop their skills and potential.
• Understand and interpret developments within a community and the County as a whole in relationship to the County Library.
• Analyze, recommend, create and carry out revenue enhancement initiatives to increase library funding.