Librarian III

Attainment of a minimum of a master's degree from a recognized college or university in library science or a related field and a minimum of five years' experience in responsible professional library work, including a minimum of one year's administrative and supervisory work at the level of Librarian II.

This is administrative work directing a major library department or serving as head librarian in the main library.

Examples of Work

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.)

• Plans, assigns, manages and evaluates the work of professional and sub-professional subordinates.
• Coordinates activities of division and sections and branch libraries.
• Provides advice and assistance on complex technical matters.
• Prepares annual budget projections and requests.
• Confers with and advises section and division heads on policies and problems related to the administration and library services.
• Directs the supervisors of branch libraries and bookmobile in the performance of their duties.
• Drafts plans to develop library system services to meet present and future community needs.
• Prepares, submits and monitors grants; plans and implements training and development programs for staff.
• Investigates new library operational and control techniques and procedures.
• Supervises the operation and maintenance of library automated systems.
• Directs and supervises the planning, acquisition, installation, and maintenance of computer systems.
• Manages technical support services for staff and customers.
• Provides training for new products or processes.
• Develops and implements regular and special event programming.
• Oversees building maintenance, custodial services, and security.
• Participates in the planning, design, and execution of library facility improvement projects.
• Oversees the development and maintenance of the library collection.
• Oversees the maintenance of the library catalogue.
• Revises methods to improve operating efficiency.
• Confers on library matters with officials, citizens, clubs and other community organizations.
• Presents lectures on library services.
• Performs related work as required.