[Publib] 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
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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.
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