What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library - FT Reference Support Staff Supervisor (Central Library) Job at City of position at City of Charlottesville?
Jefferson-Madison Regional Library is seeking candidates to be considered for the position of Support Staff Supervisor for the Central Library who are highly motivated and who support JMRL's Mission Statement to foster personal growth and life-long learning for all by connecting people with ideas, information, and each other.
The preferred starting salary for this position is $18.07 hourly ($37,585.60 annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience and internal equity. This is a full-time, non-exempt position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, plus paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education / training opportunities.
This position performs paraprofessional and supervisory work in the Central Library's Reference Department, providing general reference services on the public services desk and overseeing the work of support staff. Work is performed under the limited direction of the Supervising Reference Librarian or Adult Programming and Reference Services Manager.
Note : This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The JMRL retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.
Duties may vary based on assigned branch :
- Provides general reference services to patrons at a public service desk.
- Supervises, coaches, trains, motivates, and evaluates the performance of staff and volunteers; interviews, selects, assigns work, and administers disciplinary action to subordinate employees in accordance with established personnel policy and procedures. Establishes professional standards for work quality, quantity, performance, and accountability.
- Assists in collection management, evaluating materials for condition, timeliness, usage, etc., Makes recommendations for items to be removed as needed.
- May manage and process interlibrary loans (ILL) for locations across JMRL. May maintain procedures manual and trains ILL staff at other branches. Collects and reports monthly statistics.
- May plan, promote and conduct high quality library programming.
- Assists patrons using computers and other library technology and provides technology tutorials.
- Answers patrons’ questions and makes Readers Advisory recommendations.
- Oversees checking in and distribution of mail.
- Oversees processing and maintenance of periodicals and newspapers.
- Works a flexible schedule that includes days, evenings, and weekends.
- May fill in at multiple service desks as needed.
- May occasionally serve as department / branch manager in their absence or as needed.
- Responsible for appropriate use and maintenance of JMRL equipment, tools, and other resources, including work time.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
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Education and Experience : Candidates may qualify by demonstrating the required knowledge and skills outlined for the job through experience(s) other than formal education.
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Salary : $37,586
