ADMINISTRATIVE LIBRARIAN

BASIC PURPOSE:

Positions in this job family are responsible for managing a major multi-functional program or unit at the Oklahoma Department of Libraries or the entire library services of a state agency.

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following:

• Develops and implements policies, rules, and regulations; recommends and implements procedural changes to improve the quality of services.
• Plans, organizes, and directs library programs and services.
• Plans, supervises, and coordinates staff activities, including assessment of staff needs and assignment of work.
• Provides in-service training to staff in technical and specialized library functions.
• Participates in the preparation of the budget, automation needs, and other administrative functions and reports.
• Serves as a consultant to libraries statewide or to state agencies.
• Plans and coordinates the activities of the Oklahoma Library Technology Network.
• Manages all aspects of grant management.
• Represents the agency at public programs, on official business and at professional conferences and seminars.

LEVEL DESCRIPTORS:

The Administrative Librarian job family consists of two levels of work which are distinguished by the number of units or programs supervised and the level of technological responsibilities.

LEVEL I                                    Code:  E22A                             Salary Band:  M

At this level incumbents are responsible for a single multi-functional program or unit.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations governing the administration of libraries; of principles, procedures and technologies of information science and library administration; of sources and methods used in information retrieval and bibliographic research, including electronic resources; of library automation and microcomputer applications; of library purposes, development and organization; and of personnel management principles and practices.  Ability is required to plan, direct and evaluate unit activities engaged in a broad range of functions; to identify organizational problems and develop effective solutions; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to interpret, analyze and resolve highly complex problems; and to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited school and seven years of experience as a professional librarian, including two years in a supervisory capacity.

Level II                                    Code:  E22B                             Salary Band:  N

At this level incumbents are responsible for two or more multi-functional programs or units, or the Oklahoma Library Technology Network Project.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required at this level include those identified in Level I plus the ability to plan, direct, evaluate and coordinate the activities of multiple work units.

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited school; eight years of experience as a professional librarian, including three years in a supervisory capacity.  For Directory of Library Technology in the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, five years library automation experience, including two years in a supervisory capacity.

NOTE:  No substitution will be allowed for the required experience in a supervisory capacity.