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CANARY - D �AOR�TMENT File NO. !�r
' , Council Resolution
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� An Administrative Resolution changing the title
; and class specification for Chief of Central Library
' to Library Services Manager in the Civil Service
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�; � RESOLVED, that the Civil Service Ru1es be amended in Section 6
� thereof, by striking out the title of Chief of Central Library from Grade
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23 under the heading "Professional-Administrative" Group, and by sub-
' �' stituting in lieu thereof the title of Library Services Manager; and be it
FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Civi.l Service Rules be further
amended by striking from Section 49 the class specification for the title
! of Chief of Central Library and substituting in lieu thereof, in proper
alphabetical order, the attached class specification for the title of
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Library Services Manager.
' Approved:
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� Chairman
' Civil 5ervice Commission
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II Title of class:
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I � LIBRARY SERVICES MANAGER
I �, DESCRIPTION OF WORK
! ', General Statement of Duties: Performs highly responsible professional and
� ' superv3sory work in assisting the Library Administrator in planning,
organizing and directing the day-to-day operation of all components of
' i the library system, with direct responsibility for the Central Library;
� ' and performs related duties as required.
! � Supervision Received: Works under the general guidance and direction of
� the Library Administrator.
Supervisioa Exercised: Exercises general supervision directly and through
subordinate supervisors over all div3sion personnel.
; j TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED
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The listed examples may not include all duties performed by all positions in �
; this class.
- Directs the day-to-day operation of the Central Library.
� � Formulates long and short term goals and evaluates needs in meetings with
I Central supervisors and Extension Services Supervisor.
' ; Assists the Library Administrator in formulation and evaluation of golicy
j and makes recommendations for change to accomplish the library goals.
" Assists the Library Administrator in developing measures to evaluate librarq
! , aecomplishments of goals and objectives.
; Coordinatea public and non-public agencies to effect service ob�ectives and
� � the acquisition of materials.
, Assists Librarq Administrator in preparation of the budget, planning
; fac3.lities and improvements, selection and assignment of personnel, fund
� ', raising and on-going relations with city officials and the general public.
Directs collection development and establishment of collection standards
; ' in cooperation with the Acquisitions Librarian, Central Public Service
supervisors and F�ctension Services Supervisor.
' Coordinates non-public agencies service policies and procedures to accomplish
' public service o'b3ectives.
j ' Provides direction to and guidance of supervisors while evaluating their
', ' performance.
Analyzes and evaluates library services and policies through staff con-
sultations.
, Stimulates and encourages innovative library programs.
1 ', Acts for the Library Administrator in his or her absence.
i , KNOWLEDGE$, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
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Expert knowledge of library principles, pxactices and trends.
Considerable knowledge of management principles and techniques.
, Con.siderable knowledge of standard laws and regulations relating to
i ' library operations.
ii Considerable knowledge of publie relations techniques.
Marked ability to establish and maintain effective communication with staff,
' with the community and with public officials.
; Considerable ability to evaluate community needs and develop methods of
providing service.
Considerable ability to plan, organize and set. objectives and priorities.
' MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS r
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College graduation with a major in Library Science and eight years of
� . professional library experience, at least four years of which must
have been at the Librarian III level or equivalent.
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, ' EXTENSION SERVICES SUPERVISOR
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� DESCRIPTION OF WORK
� General Statement of Duties: Performs highly responsible professional and
i supervisory work in planning and directing the day-to-day operation of
the library system's Extension units; and performs related duties as
required.
Supervision Received: Works under the genera]. guidance and direction of
� I the Library Services Ma.nager or Division head.
Supervisi.on Exercised: Exercises general supervision directly and through
, subordinate supervisors over all Extension personnel.
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'� TYPICAL DUTIES PERFORMED
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� ' The listed. examples may not include all duties performed by all positions in
this class.
Directs the day-to-day operation of all branch libraries, bookmobiles, the
Community Relations Office, Video Communication Center and related
Extension agencies.
Maintains contact directly or through Extension agency supervisors with
community organizations to ascertain community needs, to increase their
awareness of Library services and to encourage cooperative efforts.
Formulates with Extension agencq supervisors programs and services to meet
, community needs.
; Evaluates equipment, staff, collection and building needs of Extension
agencies and recommends changes and improvements.
i Assists in developing budget to meet materials, staff and equipment needs.
Oversees Extension collection development and works with Acquisitions
� ' Librarian and Central supervisors to insure attainment of standards.
' i Directs implementativn of Library policies and procedures within Extension
' agencies.
� Provides direction to and guidance of Extension supervisors while evaluating
their performance.
Assists in selection and assignment of library personnel.
� Represents Extension agencies and coordinates their activities with other
' Library agencies.
i � Plans and coordinates staff in-service training and continuing education
for all library employees.
; KNOWLIDGES, SRILLS AND ABILITIES
: Considerable knowledge of library principles, practices and trends.
Considerable knowledge of principles of ma.nagement and supervisory techniques.
' Working knowledge of public relations techniques.
Considerable skill in communicating with others orally and in writing.
' Considerable ability to evaluate community needs and develop methods of
providing service.
� Considerable ability to plan, organize and set objectives and priorities.
i MINIMUM QUALZFICATIOVS
! College graduation with a major in Library Science and 7 years'professional
' library experience, at least two years of which must have been in a branch
library and at least two years of which must have been at the Librarian
', III level or equivalent. '
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�R O�� � CO�1�t�7�� O�l FINANCE, MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL .
' RUBY HUNT ',�ch�man, mc�kes ths foi ic�f�ing
; report on C. F. [� Ordinance
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;the Finance Committee, at its meeting of February 12, 1979, recommended
i�pproval of the REsolution replacing the title and specifications for Chief
!df Central Library with the title and specifications for Library Services
�lanager. (No change in grade) .
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� This �Resolu,tion replace� fhe title and specifications for Chisf of Centzal
Library witla the t'�.t1e and specificaticrns for Library Serv�ces,Mamager. �
• Ther� is no chai�,,e ia g�ade (Grade 23 0€ tlie Professiox�•1�idrltiuiistr�titt$
Group. The nevr s�ecificaticrins better deecribe the curreu� ��� a�d;
respouBibi�atties of the positiQa. The bi-weekly salary rates are sa ft�tt��as:
A B C � D E F G �.0-�. 15-yr.
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Title of class:
" CHIEF OF CENTRAL LIBR.ARY
Duties and responsibilities:
Under direction, to be responsible for the professional services
in the main library; and to perform related work as assigned.
. Examples of work performed:
To be responsible for the professional library work in the public
rooms in the main library.
To discuss plans, programs, objectives, and procedures with
division heads and to critically review their work.
To assist the Director of Libraries in the preparation and administra-
tion of the budget, the survey of future needs, and plans for ex-
pansion and improvement, as pertains to the Main Library.
' To be responsible for the requisitioning, training and scheduling
of personnel.
To select and recommend for ordering book stock recommended
by subordinates.
To evaluate facilities and operations, and to make recommendations
for improvements.
To conduct divisional staff ineetings.
To prepare periodic reports regarding activities and progress.
Minimum qualifications:
College graduation, including a major in Library Science and eight
years' professional library experience, at least two years of
which must have been as a Librarian III or IV, or equivalent.
(No substitution for education. )
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