Librarian Supervisor - Systems Librarian

WORKING FOR THE CITY OF MCKINNEY
Working for the City of McKinney is more than a job.  It is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.  It is also an opportunity to have a hand in the development of one of the fastest growing communities in the nation.  Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. That’s why we exist. Join us and start making a difference today.

OUR CORE VALUES
City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace.   However, we also look after and support one another.  All of us are guided by four employee-inspired values – Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE).  We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture.  All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

SUMMARY OF POSITION
Under general supervision, this position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the assigned department. With an emphasis on teamwork, leadership, and the customer experience, this position is also responsible for supervision of professional and support staff. Responsibilities may differ according to assigned area.

GENERAL EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES 
In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees. 

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Ability to assess his/her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and/or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

• Leads in creating an environment where customers have the best possible library experience.
• Assists with development, improvement and implementation of policies, procedures, workflows, and organizational goals and objectives. 
• Coaches, supervises, evaluates, and recommends the hiring of library staff.
• Facilitates and participates as an active member on the Library Leadership and other cross functional teams.
• Builds and facilitates relationships with other City departments and area organizations.
• Acts as a library and City ambassador at community events.
• Designs, creates, facilitates, and implements engaging public classes, programming, and outreach activities.
• Assists customers with readers’ advisory, reference, circulation, and information services. 
• Serves as “Librarian in Charge” when the Library Branch Manager is absent. 
• Participates in the preparation and administration of a library departmental budget.
• Manages and develops assigned areas of the library collection.
• Prepares and presents reports to the Library Advisory Board.
• Stays informed of library developments and trends.
• Attends and participates in professional meetings, conferences and seminars.

• Oversees daily planning and performance of library programs and classes while assisting in the development of innovated experiences.
• Creates and oversees training and mentoring opportunities for staff to improve program content, planning, and performances.
• Keeps the library up to date with the latest programming and event trends in libraries. 

• Oversees daily operations of library systems as well as assists in the development of innovative solutions.
• Responsible for library technology and systems such as the integrated library system, PC and print management system, room reservations system, self-checkout stations, and automated return and materials handling systems for both library branches and outreach needs.
• Keeps the library up to date with public and internal facing technology and technology trainings.

• Oversees the data driven and customer centric selection, acquisition, budget, and distribution of all library materials.
• Develops and maintains systems for processing and cataloging of library materials and interlibrary loan items that minimize the time between item acquisition and circulation.
• Keeps the library up to date with current and future publishing trends as well as changes in library patron borrowing and reading behaviors.

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed.

• Ability to embrace and embody the City’s core values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (R.I.S.E.).
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, subordinates, and people to whom service is provided. 
• Ability to produce desired work outcomes, including quality, quantity, and timeliness.
• Ability to plan and organize work, time, and resources, and if applicable, that of subordinates.
• Ability to work in a team environment, contribute as a team member, and treat co-workers and customers with respect.
• Ability to build professional relationships with all library stakeholders.
• Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to lead in an environment of continuous improvement and change.
• Ability to provide guidance, assistance, and/or interpretation to others.
• The ability to work in an environment where leadership is valued and expected at all levels.
• Effective communication both orally and in writing.
• Critical thinking in problem solving and decision making.
• Ability to gather and use evidence and data to inform decisions.  
• Ability to use and troubleshoot a variety of hardware and software systems.
• Ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, and/or advisory data and information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment to provide input on how to apply policies and procedures to specific situations.
• Knowledge of effective supervisory practices and techniques and ability to coach and mentor staff.
• Ability to see problems and solutions holistically at an organizational level.
• Knowledge of basic marketing, social media, and networking strategies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the below Minimum Qualifications may be an acceptable substitute.

Master’s degree in Library Science or similar field, supplemented by two (2) years’ progressively responsible supervisory experience.  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bilingual skills.
• Three (3) years’ experience in management of a library department. 

• Must pass a drug screen and background check.
• Must have Class C Texas Driver’s License.
• Must be able to work a combination of morning, afternoon, evening, and weekend shifts.