Under administrative direction from the Library Board, and employment practice direction of the City Manager, develops and implements the comprehensive goals and programs for the City’s Public Library to effectively meet the growing diversity of cultural, recreational, informational and educational needs of the Lodi community.

Provides professional assistance to the Library Board and staff in areas of expertise; fosters cooperative working relationships with citizen groups, official bodies and other agencies; and performs related work as assigned.

Typical Qualifications include:

Knowledge of:
Theory and philosophy of librarianship; principles and practices of public library administration; including technology, laws and regulations relating to library operations, objectives, organization, program planning, collection development, system development and service delivery.

Principles and practices and the integration of print, digital, and audiovisual collections.

Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development, work planning and organization.

Management principles, staff supervision, evaluation, training and development, and personnel management.

Applicable laws and regulations.

Principles and practices of business computer user applications.

Funding sources impacting program and service development; public relations, fundraising techniques, grant acquisition and administration and other sources of library funding.

Budget development and preparation.