Library Supervisor 1
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All applications will be accepted from 6/22/2026 to 7/5/2026.
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General Job Description:
This is first supervisory level library work in a municipal library system. Employees in this class either manage a branch or a special collection, technical services operations, a library system function that provides regional services or assist a manager of a City-wide reference and information department. Work includes performing difficult or original cataloging or ordering of rare books, orchestral music titles, and specialized library materials, participating in materials selections, performing technical services, implementing staff training programs, and program development and evaluation. Supervising the provision of reference and reader advisory services, technical services, and rare book or orchestral music cataloging, through subordinate librarians, technicians and clerical personnel, and contacting representatives of outside organizations to promote the library's services and solicit their assistance are significant aspects of the work. Work is performed under the supervision of a higher-level librarian or library administrator.
The Requirements are as follows:
ANTICIPATED ELIGIBILITY
Candidates who meet all eligibility requirements within 6 -months of the application deadline will be admitted to this examination. Successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list but may not be hired or promoted until all requirements have been satisfied.
1. EDUCATION
Possession of a fifth-year degree from an accredited school of library science.
AND
2. GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Two years of librarian experience in a large library system.
AND
3. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE:
One year of full performance level librarian experience.
NOTE: The education requirement for the Fleisher music collection assignment must include a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in music theory.
The analyst responsible for reviewing applications and additional documentation for this job opportunity is Nashe’ Colmon. You can contact Nashe’ Colmon at nashe.colmon@phila.gov
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