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Posted : Saturday, September 16, 2023 02:52 AM
Join our award-winning team and work at one of the top-rated libraries in the nation! Apply for a *Community Library Manager I/II (Bilingual Preferred) *position with San Mateo County Libraries and work.
San Mateo County Libraries is thrilled to offer an incredible opportunity for an experienced leader looking to join a progressive, forward-thinking organization, or for a skilled librarian to transition into a management role.
It is our mission and passion to strengthen our communities by creating an inclusive sense of place and an environment for learning.
We seek enthusiastic team players, creative risk takers, and flexible individuals who proactively search for new opportunities to make public library services relevant to all members of the community.
At San Mateo County Libraries we celebrate diversity, strive for equity, and practice inclusion.
Bilingual skills are valued as we serve a variety of communities in the county.
*This recruitment will fill positions at the North Fair Oaks Library (Spanish-language strongly preferred) and Belmont Library and any anticipated future vacancies throughout the library system.
* The *Community Library Manager:* * Plans, develops, coordinates, organizes, and supervises the activities of one or more community libraries.
* Develops goals and objectives for libraries and staff that embrace and align with San Mateo County Libraries' vision, mission, strategic goals, and brand.
* Manages and coaches a team of talented staff to provide excellent and innovative library services to the community in a positive environment.
* Leads and supports staff in engaging in growth mindset, smart risk-taking, and embracing creativity and flexibility.
* Works collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders to strategically develop meaningful community partnerships.
* Is responsible for ensuring our libraries are warm and welcoming, which includes ensuring marketing, collections, and physical spaces are actively maintained to reflect San Mateo County Libraries standards and brand.
* Works primarily in the library with occasional telework.
The *ideal candidate* will have four years of experience as a librarian, including one year of supervisory experience, be highly effective in diverse settings, and proactively seek opportunities to make library services relevant to multicultural communities.
The successful candidate will be excited about and eager to tackle new challenges and skilled in communicating with people from a variety of backgrounds.
In addition, the *ideal candidate *will have these skills and abilities: * Add value to the leadership team in goal setting and strategic planning.
* Lead a team of people and oversee library operations to meet the needs of the community and ensure every customer has a positive experience.
* Establish standards of performance and clear expectations for library staff.
* Foster cooperative working relationships with staff, colleagues, library leadership, customers, city staff, friends groups, and other community partners.
* Actively participate in local organizations, community events, and partner with library friends and other support groups.
* Problem solve using a creative and collaborative team approach.
* Demonstrate excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills with internal and external partners.
* Analyze library statistics and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
* Deploy excellent judgment in interpreting library policy.
*SAN MATEO COUNTY LIBRARIES* San Mateo County Libraries is a Joint Powers Authority comprised of 11 member cities and the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County.
Our family of libraries include: Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, North Fair Oaks, Pacifica-Sharp Park, Pacifica- Sanchez, Portola Valley, San Carlos, and Woodside.
Our service area spans rural and urban communities, with approximately 285,000 residents, 70% of whom have library cards.
For more information about San Mateo County Libraries, please visit www.
smcl.
org .
*Qualifications* *Education: * A Masters of Library Science or recognized equivalent degree, from an American Library Association accredited college or university is required.
*Experience: * Any combination of experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities listed in the ideal candidate section is qualifying.
A typical way to qualify is four years of experience as a librarian, including one year of supervisory experience.
*Application/Examination* *Open and Promotional.
Anyone may apply.
* Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five (5) points added to their final passing score on this examination.
*IMPORTANT: *Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the *"Apply"* button.
If you are not on the County's website, please go to *https://jobs.
smcgov.
org* to apply.
*Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
* Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.
A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials.
*TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE* *Final Filing Date: Monday, April 8, 2024, 11:59 PM PST* *Application Screening: Week of April 8 - 11, 2024 * *Civil Service Panel Interview: April 22 and/or 23, 2024* Pay: $99,756.
80 - $144,435.
20 per year Work Location: In person
San Mateo County Libraries is thrilled to offer an incredible opportunity for an experienced leader looking to join a progressive, forward-thinking organization, or for a skilled librarian to transition into a management role.
It is our mission and passion to strengthen our communities by creating an inclusive sense of place and an environment for learning.
We seek enthusiastic team players, creative risk takers, and flexible individuals who proactively search for new opportunities to make public library services relevant to all members of the community.
At San Mateo County Libraries we celebrate diversity, strive for equity, and practice inclusion.
Bilingual skills are valued as we serve a variety of communities in the county.
*This recruitment will fill positions at the North Fair Oaks Library (Spanish-language strongly preferred) and Belmont Library and any anticipated future vacancies throughout the library system.
* The *Community Library Manager:* * Plans, develops, coordinates, organizes, and supervises the activities of one or more community libraries.
* Develops goals and objectives for libraries and staff that embrace and align with San Mateo County Libraries' vision, mission, strategic goals, and brand.
* Manages and coaches a team of talented staff to provide excellent and innovative library services to the community in a positive environment.
* Leads and supports staff in engaging in growth mindset, smart risk-taking, and embracing creativity and flexibility.
* Works collaboratively with a broad range of stakeholders to strategically develop meaningful community partnerships.
* Is responsible for ensuring our libraries are warm and welcoming, which includes ensuring marketing, collections, and physical spaces are actively maintained to reflect San Mateo County Libraries standards and brand.
* Works primarily in the library with occasional telework.
The *ideal candidate* will have four years of experience as a librarian, including one year of supervisory experience, be highly effective in diverse settings, and proactively seek opportunities to make library services relevant to multicultural communities.
The successful candidate will be excited about and eager to tackle new challenges and skilled in communicating with people from a variety of backgrounds.
In addition, the *ideal candidate *will have these skills and abilities: * Add value to the leadership team in goal setting and strategic planning.
* Lead a team of people and oversee library operations to meet the needs of the community and ensure every customer has a positive experience.
* Establish standards of performance and clear expectations for library staff.
* Foster cooperative working relationships with staff, colleagues, library leadership, customers, city staff, friends groups, and other community partners.
* Actively participate in local organizations, community events, and partner with library friends and other support groups.
* Problem solve using a creative and collaborative team approach.
* Demonstrate excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills with internal and external partners.
* Analyze library statistics and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures.
* Deploy excellent judgment in interpreting library policy.
*SAN MATEO COUNTY LIBRARIES* San Mateo County Libraries is a Joint Powers Authority comprised of 11 member cities and the unincorporated areas of San Mateo County.
Our family of libraries include: Atherton, Belmont, Brisbane, East Palo Alto, Foster City, Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, North Fair Oaks, Pacifica-Sharp Park, Pacifica- Sanchez, Portola Valley, San Carlos, and Woodside.
Our service area spans rural and urban communities, with approximately 285,000 residents, 70% of whom have library cards.
For more information about San Mateo County Libraries, please visit www.
smcl.
org .
*Qualifications* *Education: * A Masters of Library Science or recognized equivalent degree, from an American Library Association accredited college or university is required.
*Experience: * Any combination of experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities listed in the ideal candidate section is qualifying.
A typical way to qualify is four years of experience as a librarian, including one year of supervisory experience.
*Application/Examination* *Open and Promotional.
Anyone may apply.
* Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five (5) points added to their final passing score on this examination.
*IMPORTANT: *Applications for this position will only be accepted online.
If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the *"Apply"* button.
If you are not on the County's website, please go to *https://jobs.
smcgov.
org* to apply.
*Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
* Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form.
A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required application materials.
*TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE* *Final Filing Date: Monday, April 8, 2024, 11:59 PM PST* *Application Screening: Week of April 8 - 11, 2024 * *Civil Service Panel Interview: April 22 and/or 23, 2024* Pay: $99,756.
80 - $144,435.
20 per year Work Location: In person
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• Location : San Mateo, CA
• Post ID: 9131820749
