Public Svcs Super

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and supervises staff members and functions of the public service desks within all areas of the library.
• Supports Memphis Public Library & Information Center (MPLIC) policies, goals and objectives.
• Develops and implements library agency goals and strategic plans.
• Supervises staff including interviewing, hiring, training, scheduling, coaching, performance management, and appropriate disciplinary action in consultation with the Library Agency Manager.
• Collections books, audio-visual materials, etc., with system-wide and library agency staff.
• Develops and provides training for staff, volunteers and the public.
• Prepares payroll reports, employee schedules, leave approval forms, and related personnel actions.
• Prepares, plans, coordinates and/or presents special projects, workshops, programs and exhibits for staff and public.
• Provides information services, reader's advisory, and general assistance in library usage using print resources as well as computer databases, Internet, specialized files and collections.
• Participates in and facilitates library agency and system-wide committees as well as community outreach activities.
• Maintains the physical condition of the facilities and equipment for damages, security and safety standards, and submits reports of impairment and safety, if necessary.
• Creates and compiles various reports.
• Interacts and communicates verbally and in writing with volunteers, management, and staff on a variety of issues and concerns.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school and one (1) year of related professional library experience; or
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university and two (2) years of related professional library experience; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience which enables one to perform the essential job functions.