<p>LIBRARIAN III</p> <p>07770</p> <p>(Competitive)</p> <p>DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS</p> <p>The work involves overall responsibility for a major functional area of a library, such as Technical Services, Reference, Collection Development or Children's Services. The Librarian III has responsibility for coordination, administration and policy implementation for the assigned area to insure efficient operation. Work is performed under general supervision of the Library Director or an administrator. Supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate professional, paraprofessional, clerical and volunteer personnel. Does related work as required.</p> <p>TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES</p> <p>Determines priorities in terms of material to be purchased and may implement collection evaluation systems.</p> <p>Evaluates the effectiveness of the library's services in relation to the changing needs of the users.</p> <p>Recommends plans for and implements new types of services.</p> <p>Functions as branch or major unit head.</p> <p>Recommends policy for directly supervised and related service units.</p> <p>Make administrative decisions for assigned area.</p> <p>Participates in staff selection and training.</p> <p>Assists in the preparation of budget proposals and estimates for the assigned unit.</p> <p>Plan, implement and/or enhance library automation projects and services.</p> <p>Develop policies for classification and subject cataloging of library materials and may implement technical services cataloging and workflow procedures involving technologies.</p> <p>Performs varied and/or specialized professional library work in collection development including acquisition, evaluation and selection, and weeding of library materials.</p> <p>Develops and conducts programs, tours, book talks, multi-media programs, story and picture book hours.</p> <p>Services as liaison for library services with community groups and other libraries.</p> <p>Develops and administers grants and grant programs.</p> <p>Plans public relation programs and prepares publicity materials.</p> <p>Resolves patron complaints using independent judgment.</p> <p>Provides reference and reader's advisory services to library users.</p> <p>Performs on-line database searches and search training.</p> <p>Prepares statistical and narrative reports of activities, memoranda, and correspondence.</p> <p>Supervises subordinate professional and clerical staff by making assignments, observing work activity, and reviewing reports.</p> <p>Keeps informed of professional developments through participation in professional organizations, system meetings, workshops, continuing education courses and reading professional materials.</p> <p>Responsible for library facility or unit of library facility and security of building.</p> <p>Responsible for the collection, transmission and security of money.</p> <p>FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS</p> <p>Comprehensive knowledge of modern principles and practices of library science.</p> <p>Thorough knowledge of the applications of computer technology to library operations.</p> <p>Thorough knowledge of modern library organizations, procedures, policies, aims and services.</p> <p>Thorough knowledge of on-line database systems.</p> <p>Thorough knowledge of bibliographical tools and sources.</p> <p>Good oral and written communication skills with in</p>