Part-time Senior Library Assistant - Bent Mountain Library

Performs a variety of duties, including the delivery of advanced library services, including programming in assigned area. Supervises activities of subordinate staff, manages operations in a branch or unit, does related work as required.  Highly developed skills, knowledge, and technical ability may be utilized within defined areas of expertise. A broad base of general knowledge of literature and nonfiction and/or a thorough knowledge of a subject area or areas is needed for the advanced delivery of services. Pronounced proficiency in standard library techniques is required.  Performs other duties as assigned.

*Hours Required for this position: 10-15
*Shift Hours and/or Days worked: Evenings and weekends are required

~ Supervises the daily operation of a branch library; serves as administrative coordinator for a facility; responsible for operation of a facility or unit.   
~ Routinely supervises library personnel; directs daily activities; actively participates in the evaluation, development, and training of staff.
~ Monitors operations for quality assurance.
~ Assists in the development of system-wide and local goals and objectives; actively participates in operation review, program assessment, and policy formulation.
~ Utilizes judgment and knowledge to solve operational and service problems or resolve conflicts; interprets and applies policy.
~ Participates in team projects, assuming a leadership role as required.
~ Develops service enhancements.
~ Participates in collection development; shares responsibility for achieving collection development objectives for branch and/or department.
~ Recruits, trains, and supervises volunteers.
~ Gathers statistics and prepares reports.
~ Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, vendors, colleagues from other county departments, customers, and the public.
~Assists with system wide and unit projects.

Education:
Required: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
Preferred: Some training in Library Science.

Experience: 
Required:  Progressively responsible experience in office administration, budget development, customer service, and supervisory experience.
Preferred:  Some library experience.

Certifications/Licenses:
Must possess a valid Virginia Driver’s License and have a good driving record.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to resolve public concerns and difficulties with tact, courtesy, and good judgment
• Outstanding human relations skills; ability to interact successfully with patrons of all ages
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions in the performance of routine tasks
• Ability to perform standard reference research and reader’s advisory work
• Advanced knowledge of literature and nonfiction subject areas and other materials of interest to the public
• Ability to develop a working knowledge of automated systems and related appropriate databases
• Ability to assume primary operational responsibility for various functions, divisions, and facilities on a routine basis
• Ability to direct the activities of subordinate staff