What are the responsibilities and job description for the City of West Des Moines is hiring: Library - Head of Collection Services in West position at City of West Des Moines?
Civil Service Status
This is NOT a Civil Service position
Hours of Work
Monday - Friday 8 : 00 a.m. - 5 : 00 p.m., with periodic evening and weekend work.
Tentative Start Date
March 2025
Job Summary
This position reports directly to the Library Director and is a key member of the library’s Administrative Team. This position performs general planning and decision-making for library operations and improvements, including managing the distribution of library collection services both in-person and online, creating policies and procedures for collection development, acquisitions, processing, and materials distribution within the library system, overseeing the collection services budget and expenditures, and managing the Collection Services department of assistants, specialists, and pages. Participates in long-range strategic planning and goal setting as a member of the Administrative Team.
Deadline to Apply
Monday, January 27, 2025 at 11 : 59 pm
Job Description
Head of Collection Services
Minimum Requirements
Master’s Degree in Library Science with at least three years of professional library experience with supervisory duties.
State of Iowa Public Librarian endorsement pertaining to support staff within one year of employment.
Steps to Apply
- Profile : You MUST complete an online Applicant Profile. A link is provided below to our Online Application System.
- Attachments : You must attach the following documents to your profile under the Apply For Job section (attachments are job specific, once you click Finish & Apply you will not be able to add any additional documents) :
Cover Letter
Cover letter, resume, and completed written questionnaire must be attached to your application by the deadline date, Monday, January 27, 2025 by 11 : 59 pm CDT to be considered for this position.
All steps MUST be completed before the posted deadline to be considered for this position. We will not accept incomplete profiles. Communication throughout this process (including invitations to any examinations and / or interviews) will be made via the email supplied through the City's online application system. It is recommended to check your email "Junk" or “Spam” folder for emails from the City of West Des Moines. If you have any questions during the application process, please contact Human Resources at 515-222-3616.
Physical / Drug Testing
Post offer, pre-employment physical and drug test are required.
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