Houston Public Library (HPL) is seeking an experienced, innovative, team-oriented person with a passion for customer service to work as a Librarian II Manager in Neighborhood Libraries. The Librarian II Manager will be responsible for providing leadership for their assigned library location(s), programs, and staff. Successful candidates will communicate effectively, provide exceptional customer service, be at ease multitasking in a fast-paced public service setting and enjoy interacting with people of all ages from diverse backgrounds.
The Librarian II Neighborhood Library Manager duties will include:
- Providing and modeling exceptional public service and making the library a welcoming space for all though day to day operations.
- Leading and supervising assigned staff including providing timely and objective feedback of performance and fostering the learning and development of staff.
- Overseeing creative and innovative programs and library services for all ages, with a focus on teen services
- Engaging with the community through outreach and developing collaborative relationships with local community organizations to provide library services.
- Taking initiative to creatively solve problems and possessing sound decision-making skills.
- Interacting with customers at the customer service desk to find information and library materials.
- Performing collection development and maintenance.
- Provide reference and reader advisory services to library customers.
- Serving as the person in charge.
- Requires evenings and weekends (Saturday and Sundays) 8am-8:15pm shift work on a rotating basis.
- Other duties as assigned.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a Cover Letter and Resume when applying. For a location listing of our 37 Neighborhood Libraries and Central Library, please visit https://houstonlibrary.org/all-locations
HPL serves a population of 2.2 million citizens through a network of 37 Neighborhood Libraries spread out across the Houston area.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Master's of Library Science degree from a school accredited by American Library Association (ALA) and one (1) year of library experience
OR
Requires a Bachelor's degree plus 18 hours toward a Master's of Library Science degree from a school accredited by ALA and two (2) years of library experience. A Master's of Library Science degree must be completed within two (2) years from being hired into this classification.
LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
A valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2) preferred.
PREFERENCES
- Skilled in personnel management, motivation, and supervision.
- Ability to plan and organize work and skilled at prioritization.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with others.
- Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
- Knowledge of Family Place libraries and programming.
- Knowledge of current versions of MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Sirsi Symphony.
- Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) preferred.
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**
Houston, the 4th largest city in the United States, is a dynamic, growing city, rich in culture and diversity.
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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston/jobs/4755323/librarian-ii-neighborhood-library-manager
Website
www.houstonlibrary.org
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