[Publib] Employment opportunity with the Grand Rapids Public Library

[John Baar]

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        Grand Rapids Public Library***

*Job Description***

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*Job Title: * Librarian III

*Location:  *Grand Rapids Public Library

*Status:  *Non-exempt

*Code No: * 964

*Range No:  *25L

*EEOC Code:  *P

*Wage Range:  *$51,249 to $65,408 per year

*Hours:  *40 hours per week (weekend and evening hours will be required)

*Supervisor:  *Librarian III

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*Job Summary:***

This is an advanced Librarian position that involves the supervision of 
a Branch or a specialized function of the library.  The work is 
performed independently but under the general direction of a supervisor 
who can be consulted on difficult problems.  Results are subject to 
periodic review by a superior.  The actual duties may vary depending on 
the specific assignment within the Library.

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*Duties and Responsibilities:***

1)     Supervises, plans, organizes, schedules, assigns, and evaluates 
the work of professional, paraprofessional, and clerical employees; 
provides training, development and motivation as needed.

2)     Participates in decisions regarding the hire, evaluation, 
discipline and discharge of employees.

3)     Performs variety of reference and reader's advisory service for 
patrons; plans and executes programs for library patrons and staff.

4)     Manages and maintains library collections in compliance with 
established Library policy and procedures.

5)     Participates in development of Branch or Departmental plans, 
describing  personnel, equipment and facility needs to meet the needs of 
service of the Library.

6)     Maintains records, prepares and presents reports related to the 
work; attends a variety of meetings; undertakes special assignments as 
needed; speaks to groups about library services.

7)     Participates  in development and installation of new procedures 
for the Library.

8)     Interprets and supports administrative decisions to staff and public.

9)     Represents the library to affiliate organizations by appointment 
of the Library Director.

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*Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:  ***

1)     Thorough knowledge of principles, methods, practices and 
procedures involved in professional library work.

2)     Demonstrated managerial, leadership, and organizational skills.

3)     Considerable knowledge of contemporary as well as historical 
theory and practice in appropriate library specialty demonstrated by 
experience in the specialty.

4)     Knowledge of trends and developments in library work.

5)     Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

6)     Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships 
with other employees, library patrons and the general public.

7)     Continue to educate self on Library developments by attending 
conferences and professional meetings as well as by reading professional 
literature.

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*Working Conditions:***

The employee must be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time 
in the performance of the duties associated with this position.  Lifting 
objects weighing up to 45 pounds with out assistance is also required.  
The ability to access, input, and retrieve information from a computer 
is essential to this position.

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*Education:***

Possession of a masters degree in library science including course work 
in the area of specialty; four years of progressively responsible 
professional librarian experience. At least two of the years of 
experience will be in the specialty area.  The person will also have two 
years of experience as a supervisor.

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Certification as a professional librarian form the State Library of 
Michigan.

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*This is not intended to be a contract or and all inclusive list of 
duties.   Employees may be required to perform other duties necessary to 
meet the on-going needs of the Grand Rapids Public Library.***

Please send a cover letter with a current resume and 3 employment 
references to jbaar at grpl.org by March 1, 2008.   This position is 
located in our Main Library and will involve supervision of professional 
and non-professional staff.  It will include program and collection 
development.