[Web4lib] Position Available -- Santa Fe Public Library

[Miriam Bobkoff]

Santa Fe Public Library is looking for a Circulation Manager for
the new Southside Branch. 

As time is very short, I am posting the whole announcement here
below (please pardon any mis-formatting), but application must
be made through the City of Santa Fe's Human Resources
Department. For the application, go to
http://www.santafenm.gov/human-resources/index.asp#application 
The formal job posting is at http://snipurl.com/1aska 

Miriam Bobkoff                       mkbobkoff at santafenm.gov 
Santa Fe Public Library               
145 Washington Avenue                 
Santa Fe, NM 87501 
(505) 955-6832     The Library's Page 
http://www.santafelibrary.org 
  Icarus... the Santa Fe Public Library Blog  
http://santafelibrary.blogspot.com 

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POSITION TITLE:    Library Section Manager 
DEPARTMENT:        Community Services 
SALARY RANGE:      $20.74-$36.58 
FLSA/UNION STATUS:   NOT COVERED/NOT COVERED 
POSITION STATUS:   CLASSIFIED  FULL TIME 
PERIOD TO APPLY:   02/12/07 – 03/01/07 (NO LATER THAN 5:00 P.M.)

SUPERVISOR:        Susan Sonflieth 
WORK LOCATION:     Southside Library 
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GENERAL PURPOSE 
Manages, supervises, and oversees operations in the Circulation
section within the Library System. 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED 
Works under the general guidance and direction of Library
Service Director 

SUPERVISION  EXERCISED 
Provides close to general supervision to staff. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (A position my not include all of the duties
listed, nor do the listed examples include all duties that may
be found in a position of this class.)  

Oversees and manages a section within the Library System
(Circulation, Reference, etc.).  Assists in the development of
library section policies; develops and implements procedures;
communicates policies to staff and patrons. 

Interviews and makes recommendations for hire of new employees;
trains,  assigns duties; handles personnel related issues
including performance evaluations and disciplinary actions. 
Communicates Division and City of Santa Fe Rules, Regulations
and Policies.  Schedules and conducts staff meetings; reviews
and processes timesheets and employee requests for time off. 

Provides assistance to the public and staff on the use of
reference sources, including computer catalog and indices and
on-line resources.  Stays current on new informational
resources. 

Works on the reference desk answering questions and instructing
patrons in the use of library resources using a variety of tools
such as on-line services, print materials, computer catalog,
CD-Rom products, etc.   Interprets and enforces library rules
and policies; trains patrons in library use and reference tools.


Oversees physical conditions of building and equipment in area
of assignment; researches and secures bids for furniture,
equipment and services for the library.   

May be assigned to work in one or more sections of the Library
system. 

Additional essential functions for assignment in Circulation: 

May serve on the automation committee 
Participates in overall technology planning and PC support. 
Researches and recommends new technology to better serve the
public and staff. 
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Education and Experience: 
A.  Bachelor’s Degree         
      AND 
B. Four (4) years of work experience in assigned area or Masters
degree in Library Science (MLS) plus two (2) years of
professional library experience 
in circulation, reference or youth services, or collection
management.  Must have supervisory experience totaling one (1)
year.  Previous experience working with the public and general
knowledge of computers is required.             
      OR 
C.  An equivalent combination of education and experience. 

2. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 
Extensive knowledge of library services tasks and of library
operations, resource materials, reference and research methods. 
Knowledge of professional library practices and trends. 
Knowledge of the principles and application of effective
supervisory techniques; knowledge of computer operations and of
audio-visual equipment operation.  Knowledge of community needs
and interests; principles of book selection.  Knowledge of
automated systems in information retrieval and dissemination of
information.   

Considerable skill  in the use of reference tools and resources
for selection of materials. 

Ability to type is required.  Ability to present information
clearly concisely, orally and in writing; to establish effective
working relationships with associates and the public. 

3. Special Qualifications: 

Must have knowledge of general office equipment including
personal computers, photocopy machines, facsimile machines, etc.


4. Work Environment: 

Work is performed in an office environment with quiet to
moderate level of noise.  Position involves standing, walking,
sitting, carrying, pulling, climbing, stooping, kneeling,
crawling, crouching, reaching, and handling. Must be able to
speak, hear and have good visual acuity including close,
distance, peripheral, depth and color vision.  Must be able to
lift and/or move 20 pounds.  May be required to work evening and
weekends.  May be required to respond to emergency calls during
and outside regular library hours. 


HOW TO APPLY 
Submit a completed City of Santa Fe application to the Human
Resources Department, City of Santa Fe, 200 Lincoln, or mail to
P.O. Box 909, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-0909.  Applications
become public record upon receipt and may be made available for
public inspection upon request.  Resumes will not be accepted in
lieu of the city application form. 

A COPY OF YOUR HS/GED OR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED TO
EACH APPLICATION. 
PRE-PLACEMENT PHYSICAL EXAMS ARE REQUIRED. 
EEO/AA 



 
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